Thousands Of Coffee Makers Recalled For Steam Spewing Meltdowns

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “apparently the problem arises when the power of the steam building in the water reservoir pops the chamber open and causes the brewer to erupt in hot water and coffee grounds.” Yeah, that sounds like a problem, all right. And honestly, I’m not all that surprised … Because as soon as I read about this recall, I had a flashback. A flashback to one scary morning in my grandmother’s kitchen, trying to make myself a pot of coffee using her … wait for it … Mr. Coffee automatic drip machine. There I was, bleary and bumbling, waiting for my cuppa joe, when suddenly I heard a terrifying noise. A sort of hisssss …. POP! Kersplooooowie. EEEK! I’M AWAKE, I’M AWAKE!! Point is, I’ve been suspicious of those coffee makers ever since that morning. (I think that’s when I got into French Press.) So, to sum up: If you purchased a Mr. Coffee Single Cup Coffee Maker in black with silver, red or white trim for $80 at a store like Bed Bath & Beyond, Target or Walmart (or online), you might want to check and see if it’s on this list. (And if it is, stop using it! They’ll send you a new one!) Has your coffee maker ever exploded at you? Image via jenny dowling/Flickr

title: “Thousands Of Coffee Makers Recalled For Steam Spewing Meltdowns” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Ann Freyermuth”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “apparently the problem arises when the power of the steam building in the water reservoir pops the chamber open and causes the brewer to erupt in hot water and coffee grounds.” Yeah, that sounds like a problem, all right. And honestly, I’m not all that surprised … Because as soon as I read about this recall, I had a flashback. A flashback to one scary morning in my grandmother’s kitchen, trying to make myself a pot of coffee using her … wait for it … Mr. Coffee automatic drip machine. There I was, bleary and bumbling, waiting for my cuppa joe, when suddenly I heard a terrifying noise. A sort of hisssss …. POP! Kersplooooowie. EEEK! I’M AWAKE, I’M AWAKE!! Point is, I’ve been suspicious of those coffee makers ever since that morning. (I think that’s when I got into French Press.) So, to sum up: If you purchased a Mr. Coffee Single Cup Coffee Maker in black with silver, red or white trim for $80 at a store like Bed Bath & Beyond, Target or Walmart (or online), you might want to check and see if it’s on this list. (And if it is, stop using it! They’ll send you a new one!) Has your coffee maker ever exploded at you? Image via jenny dowling/Flickr

title: “Thousands Of Coffee Makers Recalled For Steam Spewing Meltdowns” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-06” author: “Will Bush”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “apparently the problem arises when the power of the steam building in the water reservoir pops the chamber open and causes the brewer to erupt in hot water and coffee grounds.” Yeah, that sounds like a problem, all right. And honestly, I’m not all that surprised … Because as soon as I read about this recall, I had a flashback. A flashback to one scary morning in my grandmother’s kitchen, trying to make myself a pot of coffee using her … wait for it … Mr. Coffee automatic drip machine. There I was, bleary and bumbling, waiting for my cuppa joe, when suddenly I heard a terrifying noise. A sort of hisssss …. POP! Kersplooooowie. EEEK! I’M AWAKE, I’M AWAKE!! Point is, I’ve been suspicious of those coffee makers ever since that morning. (I think that’s when I got into French Press.) So, to sum up: If you purchased a Mr. Coffee Single Cup Coffee Maker in black with silver, red or white trim for $80 at a store like Bed Bath & Beyond, Target or Walmart (or online), you might want to check and see if it’s on this list. (And if it is, stop using it! They’ll send you a new one!) Has your coffee maker ever exploded at you? Image via jenny dowling/Flickr

title: “Thousands Of Coffee Makers Recalled For Steam Spewing Meltdowns” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Gail Daugherty”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “apparently the problem arises when the power of the steam building in the water reservoir pops the chamber open and causes the brewer to erupt in hot water and coffee grounds.” Yeah, that sounds like a problem, all right. And honestly, I’m not all that surprised … Because as soon as I read about this recall, I had a flashback. A flashback to one scary morning in my grandmother’s kitchen, trying to make myself a pot of coffee using her … wait for it … Mr. Coffee automatic drip machine. There I was, bleary and bumbling, waiting for my cuppa joe, when suddenly I heard a terrifying noise. A sort of hisssss …. POP! Kersplooooowie. EEEK! I’M AWAKE, I’M AWAKE!! Point is, I’ve been suspicious of those coffee makers ever since that morning. (I think that’s when I got into French Press.) So, to sum up: If you purchased a Mr. Coffee Single Cup Coffee Maker in black with silver, red or white trim for $80 at a store like Bed Bath & Beyond, Target or Walmart (or online), you might want to check and see if it’s on this list. (And if it is, stop using it! They’ll send you a new one!) Has your coffee maker ever exploded at you? Image via jenny dowling/Flickr

title: “Thousands Of Coffee Makers Recalled For Steam Spewing Meltdowns” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-09” author: “Paulette Carter”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “apparently the problem arises when the power of the steam building in the water reservoir pops the chamber open and causes the brewer to erupt in hot water and coffee grounds.” Yeah, that sounds like a problem, all right. And honestly, I’m not all that surprised … Because as soon as I read about this recall, I had a flashback. A flashback to one scary morning in my grandmother’s kitchen, trying to make myself a pot of coffee using her … wait for it … Mr. Coffee automatic drip machine. There I was, bleary and bumbling, waiting for my cuppa joe, when suddenly I heard a terrifying noise. A sort of hisssss …. POP! Kersplooooowie. EEEK! I’M AWAKE, I’M AWAKE!! Point is, I’ve been suspicious of those coffee makers ever since that morning. (I think that’s when I got into French Press.) So, to sum up: If you purchased a Mr. Coffee Single Cup Coffee Maker in black with silver, red or white trim for $80 at a store like Bed Bath & Beyond, Target or Walmart (or online), you might want to check and see if it’s on this list. (And if it is, stop using it! They’ll send you a new one!) Has your coffee maker ever exploded at you? Image via jenny dowling/Flickr

title: “Thousands Of Coffee Makers Recalled For Steam Spewing Meltdowns” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-27” author: “Lucia Armijo”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “apparently the problem arises when the power of the steam building in the water reservoir pops the chamber open and causes the brewer to erupt in hot water and coffee grounds.” Yeah, that sounds like a problem, all right. And honestly, I’m not all that surprised … Because as soon as I read about this recall, I had a flashback. A flashback to one scary morning in my grandmother’s kitchen, trying to make myself a pot of coffee using her … wait for it … Mr. Coffee automatic drip machine. There I was, bleary and bumbling, waiting for my cuppa joe, when suddenly I heard a terrifying noise. A sort of hisssss …. POP! Kersplooooowie. EEEK! I’M AWAKE, I’M AWAKE!! Point is, I’ve been suspicious of those coffee makers ever since that morning. (I think that’s when I got into French Press.) So, to sum up: If you purchased a Mr. Coffee Single Cup Coffee Maker in black with silver, red or white trim for $80 at a store like Bed Bath & Beyond, Target or Walmart (or online), you might want to check and see if it’s on this list. (And if it is, stop using it! They’ll send you a new one!) Has your coffee maker ever exploded at you? Image via jenny dowling/Flickr

title: “Thousands Of Coffee Makers Recalled For Steam Spewing Meltdowns” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-21” author: “Sandra Meyer”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “apparently the problem arises when the power of the steam building in the water reservoir pops the chamber open and causes the brewer to erupt in hot water and coffee grounds.” Yeah, that sounds like a problem, all right. And honestly, I’m not all that surprised … Because as soon as I read about this recall, I had a flashback. A flashback to one scary morning in my grandmother’s kitchen, trying to make myself a pot of coffee using her … wait for it … Mr. Coffee automatic drip machine. There I was, bleary and bumbling, waiting for my cuppa joe, when suddenly I heard a terrifying noise. A sort of hisssss …. POP! Kersplooooowie. EEEK! I’M AWAKE, I’M AWAKE!! Point is, I’ve been suspicious of those coffee makers ever since that morning. (I think that’s when I got into French Press.) So, to sum up: If you purchased a Mr. Coffee Single Cup Coffee Maker in black with silver, red or white trim for $80 at a store like Bed Bath & Beyond, Target or Walmart (or online), you might want to check and see if it’s on this list. (And if it is, stop using it! They’ll send you a new one!) Has your coffee maker ever exploded at you? Image via jenny dowling/Flickr

title: “Thousands Of Coffee Makers Recalled For Steam Spewing Meltdowns” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-21” author: “Nicole Schoeck”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “apparently the problem arises when the power of the steam building in the water reservoir pops the chamber open and causes the brewer to erupt in hot water and coffee grounds.” Yeah, that sounds like a problem, all right. And honestly, I’m not all that surprised … Because as soon as I read about this recall, I had a flashback. A flashback to one scary morning in my grandmother’s kitchen, trying to make myself a pot of coffee using her … wait for it … Mr. Coffee automatic drip machine. There I was, bleary and bumbling, waiting for my cuppa joe, when suddenly I heard a terrifying noise. A sort of hisssss …. POP! Kersplooooowie. EEEK! I’M AWAKE, I’M AWAKE!! Point is, I’ve been suspicious of those coffee makers ever since that morning. (I think that’s when I got into French Press.) So, to sum up: If you purchased a Mr. Coffee Single Cup Coffee Maker in black with silver, red or white trim for $80 at a store like Bed Bath & Beyond, Target or Walmart (or online), you might want to check and see if it’s on this list. (And if it is, stop using it! They’ll send you a new one!) Has your coffee maker ever exploded at you? Image via jenny dowling/Flickr