The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06220·Announced 2006-07-25

Bunn Home Coffeemakers Recalled for Burn and Fire Hazards

Bunn-O-Matic is expanding a recall of about 561,000 home coffeemakers because the plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite, posing burn and fire risks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, but property damage has occurred, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bunn-O-Matic Corp. is expanding its recall of approximately 561,000 Bunn® home coffeemakers due to burn and fire hazards. The recall involves specific models, including GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-10W, and BT-10B (and variants ending in D), with six-digit date codes ending in "04" (middle digits 21-52) or "05" (middle digits 01-40). These 10-cup coffeemakers feature black or white plastic bases and tops and were sold at department and hardware stores nationwide between May 2004 and January 2006 for about $100.

The hazard exists because the coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure. Bunn-O-Matic has received 16 additional incident reports involving the bowl or lid melting or igniting, including seven reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool for at least three hours before checking the model and date code on the sticker at the bottom of the unit. Those with affected units can contact Bunn-O-Matic to obtain a free factory repair, a free in-home repair kit, or purchase a new unit at a discount.

The recalled product

Product
Bunn® home coffeemakers
Manufacturer
Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
561,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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