The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·00074·Announced 2000-03-02

Tim Hortons Recalls Black Plastic Coffeemakers Due to Handle Breakage Risk

Tim Hortons is recalling approximately 31,000 black plastic coffeemakers because the glass pot handles can break, causing the pot to fall and resulting in burn injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a consumer product that has resulted in reported burn injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

Tim Hortons is recalling approximately 31,000 coffeemakers sold in Kentucky, Ohio, Maine, Michigan, New York, and West Virginia from October 1999 through February 2000. The recalled units are made of black plastic, feature a glass coffeepot with a black plastic handle and a red thumbrest, and display measurement units of "24 oz/682 mL" and "48oz/1363 mL." White plastic Tim Hortons coffeemakers are not part of this recall.

The recall was issued because the coffeepot's handle can break, causing the pot to fall. This defect has resulted in 150 reports of handles breaking off, leading to nine burn injuries. Consumers may also suffer lacerations from broken glass.

Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeepots immediately. To receive a replacement coffeepot and a $5 gift certificate, consumers should contact Tim Hortons toll-free at (888) 273-9846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.timhortons.com.

The recalled product

Product
Coffeemakers
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
31,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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