CPSCGeneral Alert
Gevalia Recalls Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
Published: March 14, 2007Recall ID: 07534Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemaker
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Gevalia-Recalls-Kaffe-Combo-Coffeemakers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Gevalia Recalls Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/414c71e9a9304bc1874327287b1b829d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Coffeemaker |
| Hazards › Name | The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemaker |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 21,000 |
| Recall I D | 3807 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Global Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2007-03-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 07534 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Gevalia at (800) GEVALIA any time, or visit www.gevalia.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |