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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-08-30

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

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Mr. Coffee® Single Cup Brewing System

  • Brand Sunbeam Products Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions ("JCS"), of Boca Raton, Fla.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

JCS is recalling certain Mr. Coffee single cup brewers due to a burn hazard. Steam can build up in the water reservoir and force the brewing chamber open, causing hot coffee grounds and water to expel. The recalled brewers are black with silver, red, or white trim, stand approximately 11 inches tall, and feature a Brew Now/Off button and removable drip tray with a water tank on top towards the back.

The affected units include model numbers BVMC-KG1, BVMC-KG1A-001, BVMC-KG1-WM-001, BVMC-KG1-001, BVMC-KG1-BEA, BVMC-KG1R-001, BVMC-KG1-044, BVMC-KG1BP-PAL, BVMC-KG1R-006, BVMC-KG1A, BVMC-KG1-WM, and BVMC-KG1W-001 (the model number is printed on the bottom of the brewer). According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brewer and contact JCS to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement unit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee brewer and contact JCS to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement unit.

Details from the source

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-KG1 BVMC-KG1A-001 BVMC-KG1-WM-001 BVMC-KG1-001 BVMC-KG1-BEA BVMC-KG1R-001 BVMC-KG1-044 BVMC-KG1BP-PAL BVMC-KG1R-006 BVMC-KG1A BVMC-KG1-WM BVMC-KG1W-001

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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