CPSCGeneral Alert
Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Published: February 15, 2006Recall ID: 06089Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled espresso makers are black and silver, have a silver control panel, and can make two cups of espresso at once. The word "KRUPS" is printed on the front of the machine. The model number and factory mark are stamped on a silver sticker on the bottom of the machine. The following are the recalled models: Model Number Factory Mark 889-45 F8894556 890-41 F8904156
Affected Products
Orchestro Espresso Makers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Espresso-Makers-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d5e9b216266545fa86c3ee70643ccad9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Espresso Maker Model 890-41 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e5e8be2c35904214b52e09b311435851.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Espresso Maker Model 889-45 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2469b49d1a6242d2817f287e898859b1.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model number location |
| Hazards › Name | The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Orchestro Espresso Makers |
| Products › Type | Espresso/Cappuccino Makers |
| Products › Category I D | 1932 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,100 |
| Recall I D | 3207 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the espresso machines and contact Krups for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Krups, of Medford, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from January 1999 through November 2005 for about $850. |
| Recall Date | 2006-02-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled espresso makers are black and silver, have a silver control panel, and can make two cups of espresso at once. The word "KRUPS" is printed on the front of the machine. The model number and factory mark are stamped on a silver sticker on the bottom of the machine. The following are the recalled models: Model Number Factory Mark 889-45 F8894556 890-41 F8904156 |
| Recall Number | 06089 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Eugster/Frismag of Switzerland |
| Consumer Contact | For information on how to return the product and arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Krups at 800-526-5377 between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.krupsusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Switzerland |