Bunn Coffeemakers Recall by Bunn-O-Matic
CPSC recall 97178. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC recall 97178 has the recall date 27 Aug 1997. The notice names a person as the firm, and this site does not show the name. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles.
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| Description | Bunn Coffeemakers Recall by Bunn-O-Matic NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Yolanda Fultz-Morris August 27, 1997 (301) 504-7066 Release # 97-178 CPSC, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Coffeemakers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bunn-O-Matic Corporation of Springfield, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 442 Bunn Model B-8B and B-8W coffeemakers. These machines could have a pinched wire at the base of the unit which could cause an electrical short, posing a possible shock hazard. CPSC and Bunn-O-Matic are not aware of any injuries involving these coffeemakers. The coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and a chrome trunk. The coffeemakers measure 14¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 13 inches deep. The word "BUNN " is printed on the front of the machine in chrome. The model number, B-8B or B-8W, is located on the sides of the carton. The carton is labeled in part, "Bunn Home Brewing System." Only coffeemakers manufactured on May 5, 1997, are involved in this recall. The date code is… |
| Product | Bunn coffeemakers, Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Firm | The CPSC notice gives the name of a person as the firm. This site does not show the names of persons. |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1997: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1997
- 151
- Recalls of 1997 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 1997 in the category Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- 1%
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 97178. https://recallregister.com/product/6008-bunn-coffeemakers-recall-by-bunn-o-matic/. 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 97178 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 97178 has no incident or injury text.