The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·15054·Announced 2014-12-23

Keurig Recalls MINI Plus Brewing Systems Due to Burn Hazard

Keurig is recalling MINI Plus Brewing Systems because water can overheat and spray out, causing burns. Consumers should contact Keurig for a free repair.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury report (90 burn-related injuries) from a consumer product, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Keurig Green Mountain Inc. is recalling Keurig® MINI Plus Brewing Systems with model number K10 (previously identified as model number B31). The recall involves approximately 6.6 million units sold in the U.S. and 564,000 units in Canada. These single-serve hot beverage brewers were sold in 13 different colors with silver trim between December 2009 and December 2014 for about $100. Affected units can be identified by a serial number starting with "31" printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the brewer.

The recall is being issued because water can overheat during the brewing process, spray out, and burn consumers. Keurig has received about 200 reports of hot liquid escaping from the brewer, including 90 reports of burn-related injuries. No deaths have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled brewers immediately and contact Keurig Green Mountain toll-free at (844) 255-7886 for a free repair. While waiting for the repair, consumers can contact Keurig for steps to avoid burn injuries. The units were sold at Kmart, Kohl's, Target, Walmart, and other retailers nationwide, as well as online at www.keurig.com, www.greenmountaincoffee.com, and www.keurig.ca.

The recalled product

Product
Keurig® MINI Plus Brewing Systems
Affected units
564,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.