Black & Decker Brand Thermal Coffeemakers

Description: Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2006 Release #06-175 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 239-7145 Firm's Media Contact: Chris Mitchell, (203) 877-0025 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for 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: Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemaker Units: About 420,000 Distributor: Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. Hazard: The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury. Incidents/Injuries: Applica has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating. This resulted in one report of a minor burn, and 12 reports of minor property damage to kitchen cabinets, countertops and floors. Description and Models: The recalled coffeemakers make up to 8-cups of coffee and have a programmable countertop feature. The coffeemakers are silver and black with a stainless steel carafe. Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Sold at: Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 239-7145 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at http://www.acprecall.com [Learn More]