The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09227·Announced 2009-05-21

Bunn Single Cup Pod Brewers Recalled for Burn Hazard

Bunn-O-Matic is recalling about 35,600 single cup pod brewers because the pod drawer can open unexpectedly during brewing, posing a burn hazard.

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 (burn hazard) where injury has been reported (minor burns), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injury but no severe harm or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Bunn-O-Matic Corp. is recalling approximately 35,600 Bunn® Single Cup Pod Brewers, specifically the MCP (My Café Pourover) and MCA (My Café Automatic) models. The recalled units have a black body with a stainless backsplash and measure 12 inches high by 8 inches wide. The "Bunn®" logo is printed on the front and lights up when the device is on.

The recall is due to a burn hazard where the pod drawer can open unexpectedly during a brew cycle. Bunn-O-Matic has received 10 reports of the drawer opening unexpectedly, including one report of minor burns. These products were sold at web retailers, department stores, and hardware stores nationwide between August 2004 and March 2009 for about $300.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffeemakers. To obtain two replacement pod drawers, consumers should contact Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 741-3405 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bunn.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bunn® Single Cup Pod Brewers
Manufacturer
Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
35,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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