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Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCBurnsSold on AmazonSold on TargetJun 23, 2009
Recalled ODC440 Coffeemaker
Recalled ODC440 Coffeemaker
Recalled ODC440B Coffeemaker
Recalled ODC440B Coffeemaker
Recalled ODC450 Coffeemaker
Recalled ODC450 Coffeemaker
Recalled ODC460 Coffeemaker
Recalled ODC460 Coffeemaker

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Hazard

The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 235 reports of hot water overflowing and contacting consumers, including 10 reports of second-degree burns.

Product description

The recalled product is the Black & Decker-branded Spacemaker™ coffeemaker. The product has an under-cabinet mount, programmable digital clock/timer, removable water reservoir, and either a 12-cup glass carafe or an 8-cup thermal carafe. Only model numbers ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450 and ODC460 are included in the recall. The model number can be located on the back of the coffeemaker.

Sold on

Major retailers nationwide, including K-Mart, Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com, from March 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $70.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Applica toll-free at (866) 668-4442 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.acprecall.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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