The following recalls have been announced:
_About 155,000 Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers, made in China and Poland and distributed by Philips Consumer Lifestyle of Stamford, Conn., because an electrical fault and calcium buildup from water can cause an obstruction in the coffee maker. As a result, the boiler can burst, which poses a burn hazard to consumers. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States. The company has received 17 reports of incidents in Europe, including six reports of minor injuries involving first degree burns to the hands, arms and abdomen.
The recall includes coffee makers with the following model numbers: HD 7810, HD 7811, HD 7815, HD 7820, HD 7832 and HD 7890. Those made in China have date codes 0727 through 0847. The recalled coffee makers made in Poland have date codes 0627 through 0847. The products were sold nationwide at Wal-Mart, Target and Safeway stores and online at Amazon.com between July 2006 through March 2009.
Details: by phone at 866-604-0051; by Web at https://www.senseoexchange.com or https://www.cpsc.gov.
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