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CPSCRecalled Aug 19, 2005 · #05246

CPSC, West Bend Housewares LLC Announce Recall of Coffeemaker Carafes

Hazard

The carafe handle can unexpectedly loosen or break, resulting in the carafe falling. This can cause burn injuries from hot coffee or lacerations from broken glass.

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Description

The carafe is a 10-cup capacity glass pot with a black, plastic handle. It is used with the West Bend Housewares 10-cup Automatic Coffeemaker (item # 56870). The 10-cup replacement carafe was sold separately (item # 5815). There is a four-digit date code printed on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Date codes beginning with 04 are included in this recall.

Product details

Product
10-cup Coffeemaker Carafes and Replacement Carafes
Type
Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
AAFES, Dillards, Bi-Mart and retail stores that sell housewares, from July 2004 through July 2005, for about $32. The replacement carafe was sold separately for about $8.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled carafes immediately and contact West Bend Housewares to receive a replacement carafe free of charge.

View the official CPSC notice