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CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Home Coffeemakers

Published: June 10, 2005Recall ID: 05189Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire hazard 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 ending in "01," "02," or "03." Also involved in the recall are the same models with dates codes ending in "04" and middle digits between "01" and "21." (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

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Bunn-O-Matic-Announce-Recall-of-Home-Coffeemakers
TitleCPSC, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Home Coffeemakers
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Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled B10B Coffeemaker
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Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled B10W Coffeemaker
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Images › 3 › CaptionRecalled BT10B Coffeemaker
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Images › 4 › CaptionRecalled GR10W Coffeemaker
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Images › 5 › CaptionRecalled GR10B Coffeemaker
Hazards › NameThe coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameBunn-O-Matic has received 17 reports of the bowl or lid melting, though no injuries have been reported.
Products › NameBunn® home coffeemakers
Products › TypeCoffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
Products › Category I D1890
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 1.75 million
Recall I D2944
Remedies › NameConsumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking to see if they have one of the recalled units. Consumers can contact the firm to obtain a free repair or purchase a new unit at a discount.
Retailers › NameDepartment and hardware stores nationwide, between February 2001 and August 2004, for about $100.
Recall Date2005-06-10T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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 ending in "01," "02," or "03." Also involved in the recall are the same models with dates codes ending in "04" and middle digits between "01" and "21." (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 Number05189
Manufacturers › NameBunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.
Consumer ContactFor more information, consumers should call Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 352-2866 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date2024-10-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

Overview

  • Recalling FirmBunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.
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