WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Black & Decker recalled a popular coffeemaker Tuesday.
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About 9,800 Black & Decker thermal coffeemakers were recalled because the coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
The coffeemakers were made in China and distributed by Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
The company has received one report of a coffeemaker melting.
No injuries have been reported.
The recall involves Black & Decker 8-cup programmable thermal coffeemakers. Model number TCM1000IKT is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker.
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica to receive a free replacement household product.
Visit http://www.acprecall.com or http://www.cpsc.gov or call 866-699-4595 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.
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