The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·78012·Announced 1978-02-03

Nobility 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemakers Recalled for Fire Hazard

CPSC recalls approximately 14,500 Nobility 10-cup coffeemakers due to a defect that may cause the unit to overheat and ignite.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of approximately 14,500 Nobility-brand 10-cup Automatic Coffeemakers, Model #151. The recall was issued because a defect in the internal construction may cause corrosion of the metal bracket holding the thermostat against the heating element. If this corrosion occurs, the thermostat falls away, leaving the unit in a constant "On" position. This generates unnecessary heat until it ignites the plastic case, posing a potential fire hazard.

The affected units were sold nationwide under the Nobility name since approximately June 1976 and retailed for about $16.50. The same coffeemakers were also imported and distributed by other unidentified firms under different brand names. All units bear the inscriptions "UL LISTED 4293, MADE IN SINGAPORE, DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER, and E57635 MODEL 232" on the base plate. Note that Model #151 is printed only on the packaging box, not the unit itself.

Consumers who own a Nobility coffeemaker, Model #151, should stop use immediately and return the unit to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with coffeemakers that are not Nobility but match the physical description should discontinue use and notify the Commission of the brand name and place of purchase by calling the toll-free hotline at 800/638-2772.

The recalled product

Product
Nobility 10-cup Automatic Coffeemakers
Manufacturer
Nobility
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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