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On December 23, 2014, Keurig Green Mountain announced a voluntary recall of its MINI Plus Brewing Systems (Model K10, formerly Model B31) in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) [1]. Approximately 6.6 million units are affected in the United States, along with an additional 564,000 units sold in Canada.
What Products Are Affected?
The recall covers the Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System, Model K10 (previously identified as Model B31), produced between December 2009 and July 2014. The recalled brewers are single-serve, hot beverage machines sold in 13 colors — including black, red, white, cobalt blue, aqua blue, purple, platinum, emerald, yellow, orchid, bayberry, mauve, and poinciana — all with silver trim.
To determine whether a brewer is included in the recall, consumers should check the white sticker on the bottom of the unit for a serial number beginning with “31.” The full list of recalled serial number ranges is available on the CPSC recall page. The recalled brewers measure about 11 inches tall, feature a “Brew” button with three cup-size options (6 oz., 8 oz., and 10 oz.), a removable drip tray, and a water tank on top toward the back.
The recalled brewers were sold at Kmart, Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, and other retailers nationwide, as well as online at Keurig.com, GreenMountainCoffee.com, and Keurig.ca from December 2009 through December 2014 for approximately $100. They were manufactured in China and Malaysia.
What Is the Hazard?
Water inside the recalled brewers can overheat during the brewing cycle and spray out of the machine, exposing consumers to dangerously hot liquid. The hazard can occur without warning during normal operation, putting anyone nearby at risk of burns.
Incidents and Injuries
Keurig received approximately 200 reports of hot liquid escaping from the brewer during use. Of those reports, 90 involved burn-related injuries to consumers.
What Caused the Recall?
The recall was initiated after Keurig identified that the brewing system could cause water to overheat and be forcefully expelled from the machine. The defect affects units produced across multiple manufacturing years — from December 2009 through July 2014 — spanning the full production life of the recalled model.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who own a recalled Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System should stop using it immediately and contact Keurig for a free repair. While waiting for the repair, consumers can contact Keurig for interim steps to reduce the risk of burn injury.
Consumers may reach Keurig Green Mountain toll-free at 866-901-2739, seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, or online at www.keurig.com by clicking on “Product Recall.”
Can I File a Lawsuit?
Consumers who owned a recalled Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System and suffered burn injuries when hot liquid sprayed from the machine may have significant legal options. A class action lawsuit could allow affected consumers to recover compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other related losses. Contact an attorney to learn more about your rights.
References
1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/keurig-recalls-mini-plus-brewing-systems