Applica Consumer Products Inc. Black & Decker Spacemaker recall: Burn Hazard
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Applica Consumer Products Inc. Black & Decker Spacemaker recalled?
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket. Contact: For additional information, contact Applica toll-free at (866) 668-4442 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at 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 Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers
- Company
- Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 584,000
- Sold at
- Major retailers nationwide, including K-Mart, Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com, from March 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $70.
- Recall date
- June 23, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 235 reports of hot water overflowing and contacting consumers, including 10 reports of second-degree burns.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled product is the Black & Decker-branded Spacemaker™ coffeemaker. The product has an under-cabinet mount, programmable digital clock/timer, removable water reservoir, and either a 12-cup glass carafe or an 8-cup thermal carafe. Only model numbers ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450 and ODC460 are included in the recall. The model number can be located on the back of the coffeemaker.