CPSCGeneral Alert
Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard
Published: October 17, 2006Recall ID: 07006Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes the Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewer only. "Starbucks Barista Aroma" is embossed on the front of the brewer and the brewer has silver control panel buttons and a chrome finish. The Starbucks Barista Grande 12-Cup Coffee Brewer and Starbucks Barista Solo Coffee Brewers are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Starbucks Barista Aroma™ Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Starbucks-Announces-Recall-of-8-Cup-Coffee-Brewers-Due-to-Possible-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7795972cd1d141438e9aae469142a9a4.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Coffee Brewer |
| Hazards › Name | The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Starbucks has received 23 reports of melting in the plastic housing of the brewers. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Starbucks Barista Aroma™ Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 73,000 |
| Recall I D | 3462 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee brewers immediately and contact Starbucks for a full refund. Consumers will receive a postage-paid package along with instructions on how to return their brewer. Starbucks is also offering a coupon (valid through 1/31/07) for a free pound of coffee as an incentive to return the recalled machine. |
| Retailers › Name | Starbucks company-owned and operated stores nationwide between March 2005 and September 2006 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2006-10-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes the Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewer only. "Starbucks Barista Aroma" is embossed on the front of the brewer and the brewer has silver control panel buttons and a chrome finish. The Starbucks Barista Grande 12-Cup Coffee Brewer and Starbucks Barista Solo Coffee Brewers are not included in this recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 07006 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should contact Starbucks' Barista Aroma recall hotline at (800) 453-1047 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT (11 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET), or visit the company's Web site at www.starbucks.com - consumers may also write to Starbucks Coffee Company at Customer Relations, Starbucks Coffee Company, mailstop S-RC1, P.O. Box 3717, Seattle, WA 98124-3717. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |