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Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire HazardDate: 10/18/2006
Reason: Fire Hazard
Distribution: Starbucks company-owned and operated stores nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Starbucks Barista Aroma Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Units: About 73,000 Distributor: Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash. Hazard: The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Starbucks has received 23 reports of melting in the plastic housing of the brewers. No injuries have been reported. Description: 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. Sold at: Starbucks company-owned and operated stores nationwide between March 2005 and September 2006 for about $100. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee brewers immediately and contact Starbucks for a full refund. Consumers will receive a postage-paid package along with instructions on how to return their brewer. Starbucks is also offering a coupon (valid through 1/31/07) for a free pound of coffee as an incentive to return the recalled machine. Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Starbucks' Barista Aroma recall hotline at (800) 453-1047 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT (11 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET), or visit the company's Web site at www.starbucks.com - consumers may also write to Starbucks Coffee Company at Customer Relations, Starbucks Coffee Company, mailstop S-RC1, P.O. Box 3717, Seattle, WA 98124-3717. Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 7/10/2008 Reason: The lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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