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Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazardby Nicole Allard | More from this Blogger March 30, 2006 Release #06-124 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 406-4440 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Jura-Capresso LLC, of Closter, New Jersey, today announced a voluntary recall of the Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines Units: About 6,600 Manufacturer: Eugster/Frismag AG, of Switzerland Importer: Jura-Capresso LLC, of Closter, N.J. Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. There have been no reported injuries or incidents. Description: The Automatic Coffee Centers have E50, E55, E70 or E75 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 12941, 13035, 13085 or 13088 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard the used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk. Sold at: Coffee distributors and some independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2004 for between $750 and $900. Manufactured in: Switzerland Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately, and contact Jura-Capresso to arrange for a free wire replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jura-Capresso toll-free at (888) 406-4440 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.capresso.com To view this recall online, please visit The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission web site at: https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06124.html Stay Safe! Learn more about Nicole Allard  Nicole Allard is the Founder of Writer's Success (http://writerssuccess. Relevant preparedness tags |
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