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AAFES RECALL  NO. 09-046
RELEASE DATE:
16 April, 2009
SUBJECT: QA HAZARDOUS RECALL Philips Consumer Lifestyle Recalls Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers

 

Philips Consumer Lifestyle, of Stamford, Conn., is recalling Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers due to a burn hazard to consumers.

SCOPE:
Worldwide, AAFES only sold Model HD 7810

NAME OF PRODUCT: Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers

MADE IN: China and Poland

UNITS INVOLVED: 155,000

HAZARD: An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported in the United States. The firm has received 17 reports of incidents in Europe, including six reports of minor personal injury involving first degree burns to the hands, arms and abdomen.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Senseo one-cup coffeemakers with model numbers
HD 7810, HD 7811, HD 7815, HD 7820, HD 7832, and HD 7890. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Date codes are printed on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Coffeemakers made in China have date codes 0727 through 0847; coffeemakers made in Poland have date codes 0627 through 0847.

SOLD AT: Wal-Mart, Target and Safeway stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com between July 2006 through March 2009. AAFES sold Model # HD 7810 before March 2007.

REMEDY: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.

CONSUMER CONTACT: For additional information, contact Philips toll-free at (866) 604-0051 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays.

Consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site at www.senseoexchange.com


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