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Starbucks Barista coffee grinder - blade grinder — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJul 10, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a potential risk of injuries because if consumers fail to follow the operating and cleaning instructions and pour ground coffee beans over the side of the unit, the grinder blade could continue to operate after the unit is turned off.There have been approximately 176 reports, worldwide, of continuous operation of the blade, including 3 minor injuries that occurred during cleaning.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

The coffee grinder is made up of the following components: Grinder Lid; Grinder Contact Button; Grinder Blade; Grinding Chamber; and Power Cord. Available with a stainless steel or black finish.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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