Product Recall Number: 07-534
Why was Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemaker recalled?
The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-534
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-03-13
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemaker
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gevalia is voluntarily recalling about 21,000 Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers (imported by Global Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, NJ). The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Name of Product: Gevalia Kaffe Combo CoffeemakerUnits: About 21,000Importer: Global Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, N.J.Hazard: The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Gevalia has received 28 reports of overheated coffeemakers, including 12 reports of damaged counter tops, and one report of a minor burn from spilled coffee.Description: The recalled product is a 12-cup programmable "Kaffe Combo" coffeemaker with model number CM830 and a glass carafe and two travel mugs. The name "Gevalia" is on the front of the coffeemaker and the model number is located on the bottom of the unit. No other Gevalia coffeemakers are affected by this recall.Distributed through: The recalled coffeemaker was distributed directly to consumers who joined the Gevalia Kaffe program, and through catalog sales from September 2006 through January 2007. The coffeemakers are valued at about $90.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemaker and contact Gevalia for a free replacement coffeemaker. Those consumers who purchased the coffeemaker will be offered the option of receiving a refund. Gevalia is contacting all registered consumers directly.Consumer Contact: Call Gevalia at (800) GEVALIA any time, or visit www.gevalia.com.
Hazard Description: The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 21,000
Incidents: Gevalia has received 28 reports of overheated coffeemakers, including 12 reports of damaged counter tops, and one report of a minor burn from spilled coffee.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemaker and contact Gevalia for a free replacement coffeemaker. Those consumers who purchased the coffeemaker will be offered the option of receiving a refund. Gevalia is contacting all registered consumers directly.
Sold At: The recalled coffeemaker was distributed directly to consumers who joined the Gevalia Kaffe program, and through catalog sales from September 2006 through January 2007. The coffeemakers are valued at about $90.
Importers: Global Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, N.J.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed