The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·07534·Announced 2007-03-14

Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers Recalled for Burn Hazard

Gevalia is recalling about 21,000 Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers because the heating element can melt the plastic shell, posing a burn hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (burn hazard) where injury has been reported (one minor burn), but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Gevalia is recalling approximately 21,000 Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers, model number CM830, due to a burn hazard. The recalled product is a 12-cup programmable coffeemaker with a glass carafe and two travel mugs. The "Gevalia" name is on the front of the unit, and the model number is located on the bottom. No other Gevalia coffeemakers are affected by this recall.

The heating element in the recalled coffeemakers can melt the plastic outer shell, which poses a burn hazard to consumers. Gevalia has received 28 reports of overheated coffeemakers, including 12 reports of damaged counter tops and one report of a minor burn from spilled coffee.

The recalled coffeemakers were distributed directly to consumers who joined the Gevalia Kaffe program and through catalog sales from September 2006 through January 2007. Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemaker and contact Gevalia at (800) GEVALIA or visit www.gevalia.com for a free replacement. Those who purchased the coffeemaker will be offered the option of receiving a refund. Gevalia is also contacting all registered consumers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemaker
Manufacturer
Global Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
21,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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