CPSC recall · Reported June 23, 2009
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. recalled The recalled product is the Black & Decker-branded Spacemaker™ coffeemaker. The product h….
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn… was recalled by Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. in June 23, 2009. Reason: The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn haz…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for …. Verify recall #09252 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn haz….
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- agency class
- June 23, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09252 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 recalled product is the Black & Decker-branded Spacemaker™ coffeemaker. The product has an under-cabinet mount, programmable digital clock/timer, removable water reservoir, and either a 12-cup glass carafe or an 8-cup thermal carafe. Only model numbers ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450 and ODC460 are included in the recall. The model number can be located on the back of the coffeemaker.
Reason for recall
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09252 |
| Date reported | June 23, 2009 |
| Date initiated | June 23, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. |
| Affected scope | About 584,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.
- Check the recall number (09252) 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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