Three for All coffee/expresso/cappuccino maker
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Salton, Inc. voluntarily recalled its model EX-10 "Three for All" coffee/espresso/cappuccino maker, but only units containing a white retaining ring. The white retaining ring, which holds the espresso brewing basket, may disengage during use, causing damage to the glass carafe and creating a risk of injury. The Commission documented 36 incidents involving the white retaining ring failure, resulting in burn injuries, laceration injuries, minor eye injuries, and property damage.
To remedy the problem, SEVKO, the parent company of Salton, consumers with affected units should return their white-ringed units to Salton, Inc., 1801 N. Stadium Boulevard, Columbia MO 65202, or call 800-233-9054 for a free replacement unit with a redesigned gray or black retaining ring. The company will reimburse consumers for postage and shipping costs.
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Laceration
Coffee/Expresso/Cappuccino Maker Recalled by Salton NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Phone number, address change. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued April 10, 1987; Revised March 24, 2004 Release # 87-025 Salton's Combination Expresso/Cappuccino Maker Voluntarily Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Salton, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, today voluntarily recalled its model EX-10 "Three for All" coffee/expresso/cappuccino maker. This recall only involves those units, which contain a white retaining ring. It was discovered that the units containing a white retaining ring, used to hold the express0 brewing basket, may experience a disengaging of the brewing basket during the use of the machine. This in turn could cause damage to the glass carafe which may result in an increased risk of personal injury and damage to personal property. The Commission is aware of 36 incidents, which have occurred in which the white retaining ring has failed. These incidents have resulted in several burn and laceration injuries, minor eye injuries and several reports of minor property damage. To eliminate the risk of injury, SEVKO, the parent company of Salton, Inc. is offering free replacement units for the 6,000 white ringed units distributed nationwide. The replacement units are redesigned with a stronger retaining ring which is recognized by its gray or black color. (See drawing) Consumers should return their white ringed units even if they have not experienced a problem. To obtain a free replacement unit, consumers should return their white ringed units to Salton, Inc., 1801 N. Stadium Boulevard, Columbia MO 65202. The toll-free number is 800-233-9054. Consumers will be reimbursed for postage and shipping costs. Additional information on the recall may be obtained by calling the CPSC toll-free hotline number on 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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