Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Recalled for Burn Hazard
Applica is recalling about 584,000 Black & Decker Spacemaker coffeemakers because the brew basket can shift, causing hot water to overflow and burn consumers.
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 significant injury reports, specifically 10 reports of second-degree burns, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) classification.
Plain-English summary
Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling about 584,000 Black & Decker brand Spacemaker coffeemakers. The affected models are ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450, and ODC460. These coffeemakers feature an under-cabinet mount, programmable digital clock/timer, removable water reservoir, and either a 12-cup glass carafe or an 8-cup thermal carafe. The model number is located on the back of the unit.
The recall is due to a burn hazard where the brew basket can shift out of alignment, allowing hot water to overflow. The company has received 235 reports of hot water contacting consumers, including 10 reports of second-degree burns. The products were sold at major retailers nationwide, including K-Mart, Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com, from March 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $70.
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately. They can contact Applica toll-free at (866) 668-4442 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.acprecall.com to obtain a free replacement brew basket.
The recalled product
- Product
- Black & Decker® brand Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 584,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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