Coffee Grinder - Blade Grinder
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The Starbucks Barista Blade Grinder is being recalled due to a hazard where the grinder blade may continue operating after the unit is turned off if consumers do not follow operating and cleaning instructions, particularly if ground coffee is poured over the side of the unit. Approximately 176 reports of continuous blade operation have been received worldwide, including 3 minor injuries that occurred during cleaning. The affected grinders are available in stainless steel or black finish with the following SKUs: 179319, 179391, 162642, and 162643.
The importer is voluntarily withdrawing the product from the market and recalling units from consumers. The source does not specify what remedy consumers should pursue if they own an affected grinder.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a potential risk of injuries because if consumers fail to follow the operating and cleaning instructions and pour ground coffee beans over the side of the unit, the grinder blade could continue to operate after the unit is turned off.There have been approximately 176 reports, worldwide, of continuous operation of the blade, including 3 minor injuries that occurred during cleaning.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The coffee grinder is made up of the following components: Grinder Lid; Grinder Contact Button; Grinder Blade; Grinding Chamber; and Power Cord. Available with a stainless steel or black finish. Model: Products with the following SKUs (product identifiers): 179319 (Blade Grinder, S/S) (Barcode 7/6211161892/4) 179391 (Blade Grinder, S/S) (Barcode 7/6211161899/3) 162642 (Blade Grinder BLK) (Barcode 7/6211161830/6) 162643 (Blade Grinder BLK) (Barcode 7/6211161831/3) The product CN code is 8509400000 Notifying country: United Kingdom
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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