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Spacemaker™ Coffeemaker by Black and Decker®
- Starting date:
- June 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- June 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002033
Affected products
Spacemaker™ Coffeemaker by Black and Decker®
Product description
This recall involves the Spacemaker™ Coffeemaker by Black and Decker®. The coffeemaker 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.
The recalled coffeemakers have one of the following model numbers: ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450, or ODC460. The model number can be found on the back of the coffeemaker.
Hazard identified
The brew basket can shift out of alignment, allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
Applica Canada Corp. has received 47 reports of incidents where consumers had some type of contact with hot water, including reports of burns and scalding.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.
Number sold
Approximately 85,200 units of the recalled coffeemakers were sold at various retailers across Canada, including Bed Bath and Beyond, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware, London Drugs, Sears Canada, Walmart Canada, and Zellers.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2006 to March 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Applica Canada Corporation
Vaughan
Ontario
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffeemaker and contact Applica Canada Corporation for a free replacement brew basket.
For more information, consumers may contact Applica Canada Corporation toll-free at 1-866-668-4442 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:5039c1cb-0416-45b1-9856-337bafa03fed].