CPSC, Gevalia Coffee Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
Recalled November 21, 2001 · CPSC recall 02508 · Gevalia Coffee
Hazard
Coffeemakers can overflow, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these coffeemakers immediately and call Gevalia for information on how to receive a free replacement.
Units
About 15,000
Incidents / injuries
Gevalia has received 11 reports of overflow incidents, resulting in 8 burn injuries. One consumer received second-degree burns.
Description
The recalled coffeemaker is model DL 10 and date coded 0801 and 0901. It is white, black or green with "Gevalia" written on the front.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these coffeemakers immediately and call Gevalia for information on how to receive a free replacement.
Contact
Consumers may call Gevalia toll free at (800) 325-3190 between 7a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Gevalia Coffeemakers, Model DL 10
Manufacturer(s)
Gevalia Coffee, of Tarrytown, N.Y.
Retailers
Gevalia distributed these coffeemakers through mail order coffee promotions nationwide, between August 2001 and October 2001, as a free gift.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →