Black & Decker Thermal Coffeemaker Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazard
Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling about 420,000 Black & Decker Thermal Coffeemakers because they may overheat, melt, and cause fire or burn injuries.
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 reported minor burn injuries and property damage, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' severity due to significant injury/property-damage reports.
Plain-English summary
Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling approximately 420,000 Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemakers. The recalled units are silver and black with a stainless steel carafe and make up to 8 cups of coffee. Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker.
The recall was issued because the coffeemakers may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt. This malfunction poses a risk of fire and burn injury. Applica has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating, which resulted in one report of a minor burn and 12 reports of minor property damage to kitchen cabinets, countertops, and floors.
The products were sold at home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006 for about $40. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica at (800) 239-7145 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.acprecall.com for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemaker
- Affected units
- 420,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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