CPSC, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Home Coffeemakers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-06-10 · 05189
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05189
Date
2005-06-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bunn® home coffeemakers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Department and hardware stores nationwide, between February 2001 and August 2004, for about $100.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.