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Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard

  • Recalled ODC440 Coffeemaker
  • Recalled ODC440B Coffeemaker
  • Recalled ODC450 Coffeemaker
  • Recalled ODC460 Coffeemaker
Name of Product:
Black & Decker® brand Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers
Hazard:

The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 23, 2009
Units:

About 584,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Applica toll-free at (866) 668-4442 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.acprecall.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled product is the Black & Decker-branded Spacemaker™ coffeemaker. The product has an under-cabinet mount, programmable digital clock/timer, removable water reservoir, and either a 12-cup glass carafe or an 8-cup thermal carafe. Only model numbers ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450 and ODC460 are included in the recall. The model number can be located on the back of the coffeemaker.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 235 reports of hot water overflowing and contacting consumers, including 10 reports of second-degree burns.

Sold At:
Major retailers nationwide, including K-Mart, Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com, from March 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $70.
Distributor(s):
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-252

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