CPSC recall 12-191, announced June 1, 2012, covers Applica Consumer Products Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programmable Under-the-Cabinet Coffeemakers (about 159,000 units). The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer. The notice cites 1,276 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter coffeemaker. Recall contact: call (866) 708-7846, or go to www.acprecall.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model number is printed on the underside of the coffeemaker, directly below the water reservoir.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Black & Decker® brand 12-cup coffeemakers designed to mount under a cabinet. Available in either white or black models, the words "BLACK & 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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 1,276 reports of handles breaking, including 68 reports of burns and/or cuts.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter coffeemaker.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Coffee makers
- Recall number
- 12-191
- Units
- About 159,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Major retailers nationwide from July 2008 through May 2012 for about $50-80.
- Distributor
- Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla.
Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programmable Under-the-Cabinet Coffeemakers
CPSC product type: Coffee Makers or Teapots
Recall contact information
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.com
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