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Fire / OverheatingOctober 17, 2006CPSC #07006

Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard

Product
Coffee & Kettles
Units affected
73,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall includes the Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewer only. "Starbucks Barista Aroma" is embossed on the front of the brewer and the brewer has silver control panel buttons and a chrome finish. The Starbucks Barista Grande 12-Cup Coffee Brewer and Starbucks Barista Solo Coffee Brewers are not included in this recall.

Hazard

The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard.

Injuries

Starbucks has received 23 reports of melting in the plastic housing of the brewers. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Starbucks company-owned and operated stores nationwide between March 2005 and September 2006 for about $100.

Photos

Recalled Coffee Brewer
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