Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
Black & Decker® brand Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers
Date of Recall
2009-06-23CPSC Release Number
09-252Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 668-4442Units
About 584,000Distributor
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.Sold By
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.Problem/Hazard
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received 235 reports of hot water overflowing and contacting consumers, including 10 reports of second-degree burns.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.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.Consumer 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.comRecall Comments
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