Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica recalled?
The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter coffeemaker. Contact: For additional information, contact Applica Consumer Products toll-free at (866) 708-7846 between 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's website 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® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programmable Under-the-Cabinet Coffeemakers
- Company
- Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 159,000
- Sold at
- Major retailers nationwide from July 2008 through May 2012 for about $50-80.
- Recall date
- June 1, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 1,276 reports of handles breaking, including 68 reports of burns and/or cuts.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Black & Decker® brand 12-cup coffeemakers designed to mount under a cabinet. Available in either white or black models, the words "BLACK & DECKER® SPACEMAKER™" are printed in the top right-hand corner. The coffeemakers have a digital time display in the top left corner and five round buttons above the water reservoir. The 12-cup coffee pots are glass with a molded handle the same color as the machine and a silver metallic bracket running around the glass near the bottom. The recall includes model numbers SDC740, SDC740B, SDC740BR, SDC740C, SDC740DIS, SDC740R, SDC750, SDC750C and SDC750DIS. The model number is printed on the underside of the coffeemaker, directly below the water reservoir.