Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Due to Injury Hazard

The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.

Recall #: 12191
Affected scope: About 159,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla. recalled This recall involves Black & Decker® brand 12-cup coffeemakers designed to mount under a ….

Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla. in June 1, 2012. Reason: The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full r…. Verify recall #12191 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer..

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agency class: June 1, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12191 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.

Product description

This recall involves Black & Decker® brand 12-cup coffeemakers designed to mount under a cabinet. Available in either white or black models, the words "BLACK & DECKER® SPACEMAKER™" are printed in the top right-hand corner. The coffeemakers have a digital time display in the top left corner and five round buttons above the water reservoir. The 12-cup coffee pots are glass with a molded handle the same color as the machine and a silver metallic bracket running around the glass near the bottom. The recall includes model numbers SDC740, SDC740B, SDC740BR, SDC740C, SDC740DIS, SDC740R, SDC750, SDC750C and SDC750DIS. The model number is printed on the underside of the coffeemaker, directly below the water reservoir.

Reason for recall

The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter coffeemaker.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12191
Date reported	June 1, 2012
Date initiated	June 1, 2012
Recalling firm	Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla.
Affected scope	About 159,000
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 immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter co…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter coffeemaker.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 1, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12191.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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