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Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled June 23, 2009 · CPSC recall 09252 · Applica Consumer Products

Recalled ODC440 CoffeemakerRecalled ODC440B CoffeemakerRecalled ODC450 CoffeemakerRecalled ODC460 Coffeemaker
Hazard
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.
Units
About 584,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 235 reports of hot water overflowing and contacting consumers, including 10 reports of second-degree burns.

Description

The recalled product is the Black & Decker-branded Spacemaker™ coffeemaker. The product has an under-cabinet mount, programmable digital clock/timer, removable water reservoir, and either a 12-cup glass carafe or an 8-cup thermal carafe. Only model numbers ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450 and ODC460 are included in the recall. The model number can be located on the back of the coffeemaker.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.

Contact

For additional information, contact Applica toll-free at (866) 668-4442 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.acprecall.com

Product
Black & Decker® brand Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers
Distributed by
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
Retailers
Major retailers nationwide, including K-Mart, Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com, from March 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $70.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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