Hamilton Beach Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2004
Release # 04-126
Hamilton Beach Hotline: (800) 672-5872
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers
Units: 20,160
Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen
Allen, Virginia
Hazard:
Hazard: The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst
under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can
occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is
pushed while attempting to froth milk.
Incidents/Injuries: Hamilton Beach has received 10 reports of burst
steam tubes, one of which included a minor burn.
Description: The recalled units are Hamilton Beach® Cappuccino Plus
Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, model 40714. They are black plastic and
stainless steel. The Hamilton Beach® brand name is printed on the front
of the unit, and the model number is printed on the bottom.
Sold at: Internet retailers and discount department stores nationwide
from March 2003 through March 2004 for approximately $70.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino
makers to consumers.
Consumer Contact: Hamilton Beach toll-free at (800) 672-5872, Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET), or visit www.hamiltonbeach.com