Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers recall: Burn Hazard
Gevalia Recalls Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers recalled?
The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemaker and contact Gevalia for a free replacement coffeemaker. Those consumers who purchased the coffeemaker will be offered the option of receiving a refund. Gevalia is contacting all registered consumers directly. Contact: Call Gevalia at (800) GEVALIA any time, or visit www.gevalia.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
- Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemaker
- Company
- Global Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 21,000
- Sold at
- The recalled coffeemaker was distributed directly to consumers who joined the Gevalia Kaffe program, and through catalog sales from September 2006 through January 2007. The coffeemakers are valued at about $90.
- Recall date
- March 14, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Gevalia has received 28 reports of overheated coffeemakers, including 12 reports of damaged counter tops, and one report of a minor burn from spilled coffee.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled product is a 12-cup programmable "Kaffe Combo" coffeemaker with model number CM830 and a glass carafe and two travel mugs. The name "Gevalia" is on the front of the coffeemaker and the model number is located on the bottom of the unit. No other Gevalia coffeemakers are affected by this recall.