10-cup Coffeemaker Carafes and Replacement Carafes

Class III - Low Risk

🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: August 19, 2005 Unknown Manufacturer Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
(About 14,000)
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:: Unknown Manufacturer
Reason for Recall:: The carafe handle can unexpectedly loosen or break, resulting in the carafe falling. This can cause burn injuries from hot coffee or lacerations from broken glass.
Classification:: Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
Status:: ongoing
Hazard:: The carafe handle can unexpectedly loosen or break, resulting in the carafe falling. This can cause burn injuries from hot coffee or lacerations from broken glass.
Remedy:: Consumers should stop using the recalled carafes immediately and contact West Bend Housewares to receive a replacement carafe free of charge.

Product Images

10-cup Coffeemaker Carafes and Replacement Carafes

Product Information

Full Description:

The carafe is a 10-cup capacity glass pot with a black, plastic handle. It is used with the West Bend Housewares 10-cup Automatic Coffeemaker (item # 56870). The 10-cup replacement carafe was sold separately (item # 5815). There is a four-digit date code printed on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Date codes beginning with 04 are included in this recall.