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Product Recall
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Due to Injury Hazard
Applica Consumer Products Black & Decker Spacemaker 12-Cup Programmable Under Cabinet Coffeemakers
Recall Date: June 1st, 2012
Type: Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
Units: About 159,000
Hazards: The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter coffeemaker.
Description
This recall involves Black and Decker® brand 12-cup coffeemakers designed to mount under a cabinet. Available in either white or black models, the words "BLACK and DECKER® SPACEMAKER™" are printed in the top right-hand corner. The coffeemakers have a digital time display in the top left corner and five round buttons above the water reservoir. The 12-cup coffee pots are glass with a molded handle the same color as the machine and a silver metallic bracket running around the glass near the bottom. The recall includes model numbers SDC740, SDC740B, SDC740BR, SDC740C, SDC740DIS, SDC740R, SDC750, SDC750C and SDC750DIS. The model number is printed on the underside of the coffeemaker, directly below the water reservoir.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Applica Consumer Products toll-free at (866) 708-7846 between 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's website at www.acprecall.comInjuries:
The firm has received 1,276 reports of handles breaking, including 68 reports of burns and/or cuts.
Retailers:
Major retailers nationwide from July 2008 through May 2012 for about $50-80.
Distributors:
Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla.
