WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Mr. Coffee® Single Cup Brewing System
Hazard: A build-up of steam in the water reservoir can force the brewing chamber open and expel hot coffee grounds and water, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: JCS has received 164 reports of the brewing chamber opening due to steam pressure, including approximately 59 reports in the U.S. and two in Canada of burn injuries to consumers’ face, upper torso and hands.
Description: The recalled coffeemaker comes in black with silver, red or white trim. It stands about 11 inches tall and has a Brew Now/Off button and a removable drip tray. The water tank is located on top of the unit towards the back. The model number is printed on the bottom of the brewer. Recalled model numbers are:
| BVMC-KG1 |
BVMC-KG1A-001 |
BVMC-KG1-WM-001 |
| BVMC-KG1-001 |
BVMC-KG1-BEA |
BVMC-KG1R-001 |
| BVMC-KG1-044 |
BVMC-KG1BP-PAL |
BVMC-KG1R-006 |
| BVMC-KG1A |
BVMC-KG1-WM |
BVMC-KG1W-001 |
The jcp model number is 780-6124.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee brewer and contact JCS to receive instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit.
Consumer Contact: Jarden Consumer Solutions (“JCS”)