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Recalled Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.
20,160
Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET), or visit www.hamiltonbeach.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia, is voluntarily recalling 20,160 Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers. The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.
Name of product: Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers
Units: 20,160
Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia
Hazard: The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.
Incidents/Injuries: Hamilton Beach has received 10 reports of burst steam tubes, one of which included a minor burn.
Description: The recalled units are Hamilton Beach® Cappuccino Plus™ Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, model 40714. They are black plastic and stainless steel. The Hamilton Beach® brand name is printed on the front of the unit, and the model number is printed on the bottom.
Sold at: Internet retailers and discount department stores nationwide from March 2003 through March 2004 for approximately $70.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino makers to consumers.
Consumer Contact: Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET), or visit www.hamiltonbeach.com.
Media Contact: Kirby Kriz, (804) 527-7299
Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino makers to consumers.
Hamilton Beach has received 10 reports of burst steam tubes, one of which included a minor burn.
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