CPSCGeneral Alert
Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Published: March 7, 2006Recall ID: 06106Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The Automatic Coffee Centers are espresso machines and have C1000 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 152 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk.
Affected Products
C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Espresso-Machines-Recalled-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7fc621b6ae4642f6ad2705023a53e330.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Espresso Machine |
| Hazards › Name | The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of fires started inside the coffee center. No injuries or property damage were reported. |
| Products › Name | C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center |
| Products › Type | Espresso/Cappuccino Makers |
| Products › Category I D | 1932 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 28,000 |
| Recall I D | 3222 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately and contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2005 for about $800. |
| Recall Date | 2006-03-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Automatic Coffee Centers are espresso machines and have C1000 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 152 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk. |
| Recall Number | 06106 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Capresso toll-free at (888) 406-4440 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.capresso.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-05-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Switzerland |