Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker®
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
Why was Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® recalled?
The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product. Contact: For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 239-7145 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at http://www.acprecall.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
- Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemaker
- Company
- Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 420,000
- Sold at
- Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40.
- Recall date
- June 6, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Applica has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating. This resulted in one report of a minor burn, and 12 reports of minor property damage to kitchen cabinets, countertops and floors.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled coffeemakers make up to 8 cups of coffee and have a programmable countertop feature. The coffeemakers are silver and black with a stainless steel carafe. Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker.