CPSC recall · Reported July 25, 2006
Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill. recalled The recall involves Bunn® home coffeemakers with model numbers GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-1….
Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards was recalled by Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill. in July 25, 2006. Reason: The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn a…. Remedy: Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) b…. Verify recall #06220 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn a….
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- agency class
- July 25, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06220 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves Bunn® home coffeemakers with model numbers GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-10W, and BT-10B (including any of those same model numbers ending in the additional letter D) with six-digit date codes (1) ending in "04" with the two middle digits between "21" and "52" or (2) ending in "05" with the two middle digits between "01" and "40". (If the date code has a seventh digit, consumers should ignore the last digit and use the first six digits.) The model number and date code are stamped on a small white or silver sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The 10-cup Bunn® coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and measure 14¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 13¾ inches deep. The word "BUNN®" is printed on the front of the machine in chrome.
Reason for recall
The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking if they have one of the recalled units. Consumers can contact the firm to obtain a free factory repair, a free in-home repair kit, or purchase a new unit at a discount.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06220 |
| Date reported | July 25, 2006 |
| Date initiated | July 25, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 561,000 (This recall was first announced in June 2005) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking if they have one of the r…
- Check the recall number (06220) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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