The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·87025·Announced 1987-04-10

Salton Recalls Three for All Coffee Maker Due to Retaining Ring Failure

Salton is recalling specific Three for All coffee makers because a white retaining ring may fail, causing the brewing basket to disengage and potentially shatter the glass carafe.

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 structural defect in a consumer product that has resulted in reported burn, laceration, and eye injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) due to significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Salton, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its model EX-10 "Three for All" coffee/expresso/cappuccino maker in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This recall specifically involves units that contain a white retaining ring used to hold the expresso brewing basket. Approximately 6,000 of these units were distributed nationwide.

The white retaining ring may fail during use, causing the brewing basket to disengage. This failure can damage the glass carafe, creating a risk of personal injury and property damage. The CPSC is aware of 36 incidents where the ring failed, resulting in several burn and laceration injuries, minor eye injuries, and minor property damage.

Consumers should stop using the affected units immediately, even if they have not experienced a problem. To obtain a free replacement unit with a stronger gray or black retaining ring, consumers should return the white ringed unit to Salton, Inc. at 1801 N. Stadium Boulevard, Columbia MO 65202, or call the toll-free number 800-233-9054. Salton will reimburse postage and shipping costs.

The recalled product

Product
Three for All coffee/expresso/cappuccino maker
Manufacturer
Salton
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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