Bunn coffeemakers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Bunn-O-Matic Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately 442 Bunn Model B-8B and B-8W coffeemakers due to a potential electrical hazard. These coffeemakers, which have a black or white plastic base and top with a chrome trunk and measure 14¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 13 inches deep, could have a pinched wire at the base that may cause an electrical short and pose a shock hazard. Only coffeemakers manufactured on May 5, 1997, are affected; the date code can be found on a white sticker on the bottom of the unit and begins with "05199" or "5199." The machines were sold nationwide through department and hardware stores between May and June 1997 for approximately $100. The CPSC and Bunn-O-Matic are not aware of any injuries related to these coffeemakers.
Consumers who own an affected coffeemaker should stop using it immediately. According to the recall notice, consumers should call Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 352-2866 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday to obtain information on how to receive a full refund or free replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Bunn Coffeemakers Recall by Bunn-O-Matic NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Yolanda Fultz-Morris August 27, 1997 (301) 504-7066 Release # 97-178 CPSC, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Coffeemakers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bunn-O-Matic Corporation of Springfield, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 442 Bunn Model B-8B and B-8W coffeemakers. These machines could have a pinched wire at the base of the unit which could cause an electrical short, posing a possible shock hazard. CPSC and Bunn-O-Matic are not aware of any injuries involving these coffeemakers. The coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and a chrome trunk. The coffeemakers measure 14¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 13 inches deep. The word "BUNN " is printed on the front of the machine in chrome. The model number, B-8B or B-8W, is located on the sides of the carton. The carton is labeled in part, "Bunn Home Brewing System." Only coffeemakers manufactured on May 5, 1997, are involved in this recall. The date code is stamped on a small white sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker, and begins with "05199" or "5199." Department and hardware stores nationwide sold the coffeemakers from May 1997 through June 1997 for about $100. Consumers should stop using these coffeemakers immediately. For information on how to obtain a full refund or free replacement of their coffeemaker, consumers should call Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 352-2866 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday. Other model Bunn coffeemakers and Bunn Model B-8B or B-8W coffeemakers with different date codes are not involved in this recall.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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