Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Haza...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Bunn® home coffeemakers with model numbers GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-10W, and BT-10B (including any of those same model numbers ending in the additional letter D) with six-digit date codes (1) ending in "04" with the two middle digits between "21" and "52" or (2) ending in "05" with the two middle digits between "01" and "40". (If the date code has a seventh digit, consumers should ignore the last digit and use the first six digits.) The model number and date code are stamped on a small white or silver sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The 10-cup Bunn® coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and measure 14¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 13¾ inches deep. The word "BUNN®" is printed on the front of the machine in chrome.
Affected Products
Bunn® home coffeemakers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Bunn-O-Matic-Corp-Expands-Recall-of-Home-Coffeemakers-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards |
| Title | Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/61f41e6736ea451a80c8c151e70bf5d4.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bunn® home coffeemakers |
| Hazards › Name | The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Bunn-O-Matic has received 16 additional incident reports involving the bowl or lid melting or igniting in these units, including seven reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bunn® home coffeemakers |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 561,000 (This recall was first announced in June 2005) |
| Recall I D | 3322 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking if they have one of the recalled units. Consumers can contact the firm to obtain a free factory repair, a free in-home repair kit, or purchase a new unit at a discount. |
| Retailers › Name | Department and hardware stores nationwide between May 2004 and January 2006 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2006-07-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Bunn® home coffeemakers with model numbers GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-10W, and BT-10B (including any of those same model numbers ending in the additional letter D) with six-digit date codes (1) ending in "04" with the two middle digits between "21" and "52" or (2) ending in "05" with the two middle digits between "01" and "40". (If the date code has a seventh digit, consumers should ignore the last digit and use the first six digits.) The model number and date code are stamped on a small white or silver sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The 10-cup Bunn® coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and measure 14¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 13¾ inches deep. The word "BUNN®" is printed on the front of the machine in chrome. |
| Recall Number | 06220 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should call Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 352-2866 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |