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(r) 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.
Name of Product: Black & Decker(r) 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(r)
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