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Gevalia Recalls Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled March 14, 2007 · CPSC recall 07534 · Gevalia

Recalled Coffeemaker
Hazard
The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemaker and contact Gevalia for a free replacement coffeemaker. Those consumers who purchased the coffeemaker will be offered the option of receiving a refund. Gevalia is contacting all registered consumers directly.
Units
About 21,000
Incidents / injuries
Gevalia has received 28 reports of overheated coffeemakers, including 12 reports of damaged counter tops, and one report of a minor burn from spilled coffee.

Description

The recalled product is a 12-cup programmable "Kaffe Combo" coffeemaker with model number CM830 and a glass carafe and two travel mugs. The name "Gevalia" is on the front of the coffeemaker and the model number is located on the bottom of the unit. No other Gevalia coffeemakers are affected by this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemaker and contact Gevalia for a free replacement coffeemaker. Those consumers who purchased the coffeemaker will be offered the option of receiving a refund. Gevalia is contacting all registered consumers directly.

Contact

Call Gevalia at (800) GEVALIA any time, or visit www.gevalia.com

Product
Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemaker
Imported by
Global Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, N.J.
Retailers
The recalled coffeemaker was distributed directly to consumers who joined the Gevalia Kaffe program, and through catalog sales from September 2006 through January 2007. The coffeemakers are valued at about $90.
Made in
China

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

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