Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewers Recalled by JCS Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 12263. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A build-up of steam in the water reservoir can force the brewing chamber open and expel hot coffee grounds and water, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee brewer and contact JCS to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement unit.
CPSC recall 12263 has the recall date 30 Aug 2012. The notice names the firm Sunbeam Products Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions ("JCS"). The recall has about 520,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Coffee Makers or Teapots.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | JCS has received 164 reports of the brewing chamber opening due to steam pressure, including approximately 59 reports in the U.S. and two in Canada of burn injuries to consumers' face, upper torso and hands. |
|---|---|
| Units | 520,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recalled coffeemaker comes in black with silver, red or white trim. It stands about 11 inches tall and has a Brew Now /Off button and a removable drip tray. The water tank is located on top of the unit towards the back. The model number is printed on the bottom of the brewer. Recalled model numbers are: BVMC-KG1 BVMC-KG1A-001 BVMC-KG1-WM-001 BVMC-KG1-001 BVMC-KG1-BEA BVMC-KG1R-001 BVMC-KG1-044 BVMC-KG1BP-PAL BVMC-KG1R-006 BVMC-KG1A BVMC-KG1-WM BVMC-KG1W-001 |
| Product | Mr. Coffee® Single Cup Brewing System, 520,000 in the United States and 80,700 in Canada, Coffee Makers or Teapots |
| Sold at | Mass merchandisers nationwide, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Brandsmart, JC Penney, Kmart, Lowe's, Target and Walmart, and online at www.mrcoffee.com from September 2010 through August 2012 for between $60 and $80. |
| Importer | Sunbeam Products Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions ("JCS") |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 520,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Coffee Makers or Teapots
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Sunbeam Products Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions ("JCS")
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12263The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12263. https://recallregister.com/product/1128-mr-coffee-single-cup-brewers-recalled-by-jcs-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12263 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
JCS has received 164 reports of the brewing chamber opening due to steam pressure, including approximately 59 reports in the U.S. and two in Canada of burn injuries to consumers' face, upper torso and hands.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass merchandisers nationwide, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Brandsmart, JC Penney, Kmart, Lowe's, Target and Walmart, and online at www.mrcoffee.com from September 2010 through August 2012 for between $60 and $80.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12263?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12263?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
520,000 in the United States and 80,700 in Canada