CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 17, 2006

Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard

This recall includes the Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewer only. "Starbucks Barista Aroma" is embossed on the front of the brewer and the brewer has silver control panel buttons and a chrome finish. The Starbucks Barista Grande 12-Cup Coffee Brewer and Starbucks Barista Solo Coffee Brewers are not included in this recall.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee brewers immediately and contact Starbucks for a full refund. Consumers will receive a postage-paid package along with instructions on how to return their brewer. Starbucks is also offering a coupon (valid through 1/31/07) for a free pound of coffee as an incentive to return the recalled machine.

Contact Information

For more information, consumers should contact Starbucks' Barista Aroma recall hotline at (800) 453-1047 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT (11 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET), or visit the company's Web site at www.starbucks.com - consumers may also write to Starbucks Coffee Company at Customer Relations, Starbucks Coffee Company, mailstop S-RC1, P.O. Box 3717, Seattle, WA 98124-3717.

Recall Details

Sold At
Starbucks company-owned and operated stores nationwide between March 2005 and September 2006 for about $100.
Injuries
Starbucks has received 23 reports of melting in the plastic housing of the brewers. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
07006

Product Information

Product Name
Starbucks Barista Aroma™ Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers
Product Type
Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
Number of Units
About 73,000
Distributed By
Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 453-1047
Website www.starbucks.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, consumers should contact Starbucks' Barista Aroma recall hotline at (800) 453-1047 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT (11 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET), or visit the company's Web site at www.starbucks.com - consumers may also write to Starbucks Coffee Company at Customer Relations, Starbucks Coffee Company, mailstop S-RC1, P.O. Box 3717, Seattle, WA 98124-3717.