Mr. Coffee Espresso Makers Recalled for Filter Holder Defect
Health o meter is recalling 50,000 Mr. Coffee ECM9 espresso makers because the filter holder can dislodge, breaking the glass carafe and causing cuts or burns.
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 where injury has been reported (cuts and burns), but the source does not indicate FDA Class I classification or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported injuries without critical classification.
Plain-English summary
Health o meter Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 50,000 Mr. Coffee Steam Espresso/Cappuccino Makers, model ECM9, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall addresses a defect in the filter holder construction, which can make it difficult for consumers to rotate the holder securely into position. If the holder is not secured properly, it can dislodge under pressure, potentially breaking the glass carafe.
The company has received 43 reports of the filter holder dislodging, resulting in 3 reported injuries, including cuts from broken glass and burns from escaping steam, coffee, or coffee grounds. The affected machines are black plastic and metal units measuring 13 inches long by 7.5 inches wide by 10.25 inches high, featuring a 4-cup glass carafe. These makers were sold nationwide at various retail stores from September 1996 through February 1997 for about $40.
Consumers should immediately stop using the model ECM9 Mr. Coffee espresso/cappuccino makers. To verify if their machine is affected, consumers should check the model number imprinted on the bottom of the base. Those with affected units should contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. at (800) 672-6333 for assistance, as Sunbeam has taken over responsibility for this recall from Health o meter Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mr. Coffee Steam Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
- Manufacturer
- Mr. Coffee
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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