Thursday, August 30, 2012

Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewers Recalled by JCS Due to Burn Hazard

Name of Product: Mr. Coffee® Single Cup Brewing System
Units: 520,000 in the United States and 80,700 in Canada
Importer: Sunbeam Products Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions ("JCS"), of Boca Raton, Fla.
Hazard: A build-up of steam in the water reservoir can force the brewing chamber open and expel hot coffee grounds and water, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: JCS has received 164 reports of the brewing chamber opening due to steam pressure, including approximately 59 reports in the U.S. and two in Canada of burn injuries to consumers' face, upper torso and hands.
Description: The recalled coffeemaker comes in black with silver, red or white trim. It stands about 11 inches tall and has a Brew Now /Off button and a removable drip tray. The water tank is located on top of the unit towards the back. The model number is printed on the bottom of the brewer. Recalled model numbers are:
BVMC-KG1BVMC-KG1A-001BVMC-KG1-WM-001
BVMC-KG1-001BVMC-KG1-BEABVMC-KG1R-001
BVMC-KG1-044BVMC-KG1BP-PALBVMC-KG1R-006
BVMC-KG1ABVMC-KG1-WMBVMC-KG1W-001
Sold by: Mass merchandisers nationwide, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Brandsmart, JC Penney, Kmart, Lowe's, Target and Walmart, and online at www.mrcoffee.com from September 2010 through August 2012 for between $60 and $80.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee brewer and contact JCS to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement unit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JCS at (800) 993-8609 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.mrcoffeerecall.com
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1674

Picture of recalled coffe maker



Picture of recalled coffe maker box



Detail of recalled coffe maker bottom showing location of model number
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Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewers Recalled by JCS Due to Burn Hazard
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