Capresso C1000 Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Capresso is recalling C1000 Automatic Coffee Centers because eroding electrical connectors pose a fire hazard. Four fires have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with four reported fires, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk fire hazards, warranting a Severe classification.
Plain-English summary
Capresso Inc. is recalling approximately 28,000 C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Centers. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by electrical connectors in the espresso machine that can erode. The affected machines are espresso centers that grind, compact, and pressure brew coffee, and can also dispense hot water and steam. They feature "C1000" printed on the front panel and model number 152 on the bottom.
The firm has received four reports of fires started inside the coffee center. No injuries or property damage were reported in these incidents. The machines were sold at department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2005 for about $800.
Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately. They should contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair. For additional information, consumers can call Capresso toll-free at (888) 406-4440 or visit www.capresso.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center
- Manufacturer
- Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 28,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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