Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Why was Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard recalled?
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately, and contact Jura-Capresso to arrange for a free wire replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Jura-Capresso toll-free at (888) 406-4440 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.capresso.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines
- Company
- Eugster/Frismag AG, of Switzerland, Jura-Capresso LLC, of Closter, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 6,600
- Sold at
- Coffee distributors and some independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2004 for between $750 and $900.
- Recall date
- March 30, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Automatic Coffee Centers have E50, E55, E70 or E75 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 12941, 13035, 13085 or 13088 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard the used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk.