Official recall notice
CPSC, Tim Hortons Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
- Recall date
- 2000-03-02
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 31,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The coffeepot's handle can break, causing the pot to fall. Consumers can suffer burn injuries from hot coffee or lacerations from broken glass.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using the coffeepots immediately. Consumers should contact Tim Hortons for instructions on receiving a replacement coffeepot and $5 gift certificate.
Product description
The recalled coffeemaker is made of black plastic. The coffeepot is made of glass with a black plastic handle. The top of the handle has a red thumbrest. Measurement units on the pot are "24 oz/682 mL" and "48oz/1363 mL." "Tim Hortons" is on the coffeemaker and the coffeepot. Tim Hortons coffeemakers that are made of white plastic are not part of this recall.
Reported incidents
Tim Hortons has received 150 reports of handles breaking off of the coffeepots, resulting in nine burn injuries.