Name of Product: C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center
Units: About 28,000
Manufacturer: Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland
Importer: Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.
Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode,
Posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of fires started
Inside the coffee center. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Description: The Automatic Coffee Centers are espresso machines and have
C1000 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 152
Printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact
Ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard used
Coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam
To froth and steam milk.
Sold at: Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide
From July 1999 through October 2005 for about $800.
Manufactured in: Switzerland
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines
Immediately and contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Capresso toll-free
At (888) 406-4440 between 8:30 a.m. And 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
And between 9 a.m. And 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.capresso.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
Recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06106.html
Units: About 28,000
Manufacturer: Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland
Importer: Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.
Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode,
Posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of fires started
Inside the coffee center. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Description: The Automatic Coffee Centers are espresso machines and have
C1000 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 152
Printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact
Ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard used
Coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam
To froth and steam milk.
Sold at: Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide
From July 1999 through October 2005 for about $800.
Manufactured in: Switzerland
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines
Immediately and contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Capresso toll-free
At (888) 406-4440 between 8:30 a.m. And 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
And between 9 a.m. And 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.capresso.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
Recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06106.html
