Black & Decker Applica Consumer Products Programmable Thermal Coffeemakers

Description: Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2009 Release # 09-309 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 699-4595 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn 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® Thermal Coffeemakers Units: About 9,800 Distributor: Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. Hazard: The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a coffeemaker melting. No injuries reported. Description: This recall involves Black & Decker 8-cup programmable thermal coffeemakers. Model number TCM1000IKT is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Sold at: Walmart and small retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through July 2009 for between $50 and $65. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica to receive a free replacement household product. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Applica at (866) 699-4595 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.acprecall.com [Learn More]