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Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG1 Single Cup Brewer
- Starting date:
- August 30, 2012
- Posting date:
- August 30, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Identification number:
- RA-14951
Joint Recall with Jarden Consumer Solutions, Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC)
Affected products
Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG1 Single Cup Brewer
Product description
This recall involves the Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG1 Single Cup Brewer made by Simatelex Manufactory Co. Ltd.
The following brewer model numbers and UPC Codes are included in this recall. The model number is located on the bottom of product and box and the UPC code is located on bottom of box. No other Mr. Coffee brewers are affected by this recall.
| Brand | Model Number | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Coffee | BVMCKG1-033 | 072179231608 |
| BVMCKG1C-033 | 072179231844 | |
| BVMCKG1B-033 | 072179232001 | |
| BVMCKG1R-033 | 072179232100 |
Hazard identified
A build-up of steam in the water reservoir can force the brewing chamber to open and expel hot coffee grounds and water, posing a burn hazard.
The company has received 164 reports of the brewing chamber opening due to steam pressure, including approximately 2 reports in Canada and 59 reports in the United States of burn injuries.
Health Canada has received no reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to these brewers.
Number sold
Approximately 80,719 recalled brewers were sold in Canada and about 520,000 recalled brewers were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2011 to August 2012 in Canada and from September 2010 to August 2012 in the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Simatelex Manufactory Co. Ltd.
Chai Wan
HONG KONG
- Distributor
-
Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
Brampton
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brewers. Consumers will be given a replacement brewer after returning the plug of the KG1.
For more information, consumers may visit firm's website or contact the firm toll-free anytime at 1-800-993-8609.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.