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Keurig Recalls MINI Plus Brewing Systems Due to Burn Hazard

Reported: December 23, 2014 Initiated: December 23, 2014 #15054 About 6.6 million in the U.S. and 564,000 Canada units

CPSC recall on December 23, 2014. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 6.6 million in the U.S. and 564,000 Canada units are affected. The recall was issued because: Water can overheat during brewing, spray out and burn consumers.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #15054) was formally reported on December 23, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records indicate About 6.6 million in the U.S. and 564,000 Canada units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: Water can overheat during brewing, spray out and burn consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should contact Keurig for a free repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Keurig about steps to avoid a burn injury. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 12 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 6.6 million in the U.S. and 564,000 Canada

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product Description

This recall involves Keurig® MINI Plus Brewing System with model number K10 (previously identified as model number B31). Recalled brewers have an identification number starting with "31" followed by a range of numbers printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the brewer. They are single-serve, hot beverage brewers and were sold in 13 different colors with silver trim. Colors include black, red, white, cobalt blue, aqua blue, purple, platinum, emerald, yellow, orchid, bayberry, mauve and poinciana. The recalled brewers measure about 11 inches tall, have a "Brew" button, three cup size brewing options (6 oz., 8 oz. and 10 oz.), and a removable drip tray. The water tank is located on top of the unit towards the back. K10 is marked on the packaging. Recalled units were produced between December 2009 and July 2014 and can be identified by the serial number printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the brewer: Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System Serial Number Ranges 31.0000.0000001 to 31.0000.0250560 31.0001.0000001 to 31.0001.0010328 31.0002.0000001 to 31.0002.0081312 31.0003.0000001 to 31.0003.0010328 31.0004.0000001 to 31.0004.0263772 31.0014.0000001 to 31.0014.0001250 31.0015.0000001 to 31.0015.0001250 31.1000.0000001 to 31.1000.0015984 31.1002.0000001 to 31.1002.0002664 31.2000.0000001 to 31.2000.1977238 31.2001.0000001 to 31.2001.0174310 31.2002.0000001 to 31.2002.0745280 31.2003.0000001 to 31.2003.0055668 31.2004.0000001 to 31.2004.1156585 31.2015.0000001 to 31.2015.0081287 31.2017.0000001 to 31.2017.0047310 31.2019.0000001 to 31.2019.0117035 31.2020.0000001 to 31.2020.0019028 31.2021.0000001 to 31.2021.0076016 31.2022.0000001 to 31.2022.0022444 31.2030.0000001 to 31.2030.0032028 31.2031.0000001 to 31.2031.0042714 31.2033.0000001 to 31.2033.0018685 31.2034.0000001 to 31.2034.0016074 31.2035.0000001 to 31.2035.0013366 31.3000.0000340 to 31.3000.1524059 31.3001.0000001 to 31.3001.0021252 31.3002.0000001 to 31.3002.0510030 31.3004.0000001 to 31.3004.0016532

Reason for Recall

Water can overheat during brewing, spray out and burn consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Keurig for a free repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Keurig about steps to avoid a burn injury.

Details

Units Affected
About 6.6 million in the U.S. and 564,000 Canada

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 15054
Date reported December 23, 2014
Date initiated December 23, 2014
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Units affected About 6.6 million in the U.S. and 564,000 Canada
Distribution Not disclosed

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

About 6.6 million in the U.S. and 564,000 Canada units affected — million-unit bracket.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units) ✓ This recall

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Keurig® MINI Plus Brewing System with model number K10 (previously identified as model number B31). Recalled brewers have an identification number starting with "31" followed by a range of numbers printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the brewer. They are single-serve, hot beverage brewers and were sold in 13 different colors with silver trim. Colors include black, red, white, cobalt blue, aqua blue, purple, platinum, emerald, yellow, orchid, bayberry, mauve and poinciana. The recalled brewers measure about 11 inches tall, have a "Brew" button, three cup size brewing options (6 oz., 8 oz. and 10 oz.), and a removable drip tray. The water tank is located on top of the unit towards the back. K10 is marked on the packaging. Recalled units were produced between December 2009 and July 2014 and can be identified by the serial number printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the brewer: Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System Serial Number Ranges 31.0000.0000001 to 31.0000.0250560 31.0001.0000001 to 31.0001.0010328 31.0002.0000001 to 31.0002.0081312 31.0003.0000001 to 31.0003.0010328 31.0004.0000001 to 31.0004.0263772 31.0014.0000001 to 31.0014.0001250 31.0015.0000001 to 31.0015.0001250 31.1000.0000001 to 31.1000.0015984 31.1002.0000001 to 31.1002.0002664 31.2000.0000001 to 31.2000.1977238 31.2001.0000001 to 31.2001.0174310 31.2002.0000001 to 31.2002.0745280 31.2003.0000001 to 31.2003.0055668 31.2004.0000001 to 31.2004.1156585 31.2015.0000001 to 31.2015.0081287 31.2017.0000001 to 31.2017.0047310 31.2019.0000001 to 31.2019.0117035 31.2020.0000001 to 31.2020.0019028 31.2021.0000001 to 31.2021.0076016 31.2022.0000001 to 31.2022.0022444 31.2030.0000001 to 31.2030.0032028 31.2031.0000001 to 31.2031.0042714 31.2033.0000001 to 31.2033.0018685 31.2034.0000001 to 31.2034.0016074 31.2035.0000001 to 31.2035.0013366 31.3000.0000340 to 31.3000.1524059 31.3001.0000001 to 31.3001.0021252 31.3002.0000001 to 31.3002.0510030 31.3004.0000001 to 31.3004.0016532. Units affected: About 6.6 million in the U.S. and 564,000 Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
Water can overheat during brewing, spray out and burn consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact Keurig for a free repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Keurig about steps to avoid a burn injury.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 23, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15054.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (15054) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).