Krups Orchestro Espresso Makers

Description: Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2006 Release #06-089 Firm's Hotline: (866) 832-7690 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Orchestro Espresso Makers Units: About 2,100 Importer: Krups, of Medford, Mass. Manufacturer: Eugster/Frismag of Switzerland Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled espresso makers are black and silver, have a silver control panel, and can make two cups of espresso at once. The word "KRUPS" is printed on the front of the machine. The model number and factory mark are stamped on a silver sticker on the bottom of the machine. The following are the recalled models: Model Number Factory Mark 889-45 F8894556 890-41 F8904156 Sold at: Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from January 1999 through November 2005 for about $850 Manufactured in: Switzerland Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the espresso machines and contact Krups for a free repair. Consumer Contact: For information on how to return the product and arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Krups toll free at 866-832-7690 between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.krupsrecall.com [Learn More]