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Applica Consumer Products Reannounces Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemaker Recall Due to Injury Hazard; Units Sold After Recall

Reported: August 15, 2013 Initiated: August 15, 2013 #13267

Product Description

The recalled coffee maker is designed to mount under a cabinet. It is available in white or black and has the words "BLACK and DECKER® SPACEMAKER™" printed in the top right-hand corner of the product. The coffeemakers have a digital time display in the top left corner and five round buttons above the water reservoir for programming. 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 model number is printed on the underside of the coffeemaker, directly below the water reservoir. Model number SDC 740 was previously recalled with other eight models in 2012. After the recall announcement, an additional 641 units continued to be sold.

Reason for Recall

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 refund of the under-the-counter coffeemaker.

Details

Units Affected
About 641; (159,000 units were recalled in June 2012)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled coffee maker is designed to mount under a cabinet. It is available in white or black and has the words "BLACK and DECKER® SPACEMAKER™" printed in the top right-hand corner of the product. The coffeemakers have a digital time display in the top left corner and five round buttons above the water reservoir for programming. 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 model number is printed on the underside of the coffeemaker, directly below the water reservoir. Model number SDC 740 was previously recalled with other eight models in 2012. After the recall announcement, an additional 641 units continued to be sold.. Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla.. Units affected: About 641; (159,000 units were recalled in June 2012).
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 under-the-counter coffeemaker.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 15, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13267.