Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled April 15, 2009 · CPSC recall 09194 · Senseo

Hazard

An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.

Units

About 155,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported in the United States. The firm has received 17 reports of incidents in Europe, including six reports of minor personal injury involving first degree burns to the hands, arms and abdomen.

Description

This recall involves Senseo one-cup coffeemakers with model numbers HD 7810, HD 7811, HD 7815, HD 7820, HD 7832, and HD 7890. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Date codes are printed on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Coffeemakers made in China have date codes 0727 through 0847; coffeemakers made in Poland have date codes 0627 through 0847.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Philips toll-free at (866) 604-0051 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.senseoexchange.com

Product

Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers

Distributed by

Philips Consumer Lifestyle, of Stamford, Conn.

Retailers

Wal-Mart, Target and Safeway stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com between July 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $140.

Made in

China · Poland

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