The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
06106
Date
2006-03-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland
Retailer(s)
Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2005 for about $800.
Importer(s)
Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.
Country of manufacture
Switzerland
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.