Mr. Coffee Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20140922-1DE3F-2147440735. Severity: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional. Matched catalog product: Mr. Coffee Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle. Source model text: Mr. Coffee. Incident: On Wednesday, September 3, 2014 after pouring the final cup of coffee from the carafe of a Mr. Coffee coffee maker, I attempted to turn off the unit by pushing the off switch. Upon applying pressure to the rocker switch pad a sharp cracking sound occured and an arc of electrical flame shot from the switch burning and blackening my index finger. I disconnected the power cord from the electrical outlet and observed that there was a small burn point on the switch pad which was frozen in the off position. This unit was a Jarden Corporation, Mr. Coffee model DW 12 and had a date code which was G073 with a supplier code of DG.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20250224-81ACD-2147332948. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Mr. Coffee Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle (The product involved in this incident is a Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle, a stainless steel tea kettle designed for boiling water on a stovetop. Below are the specific details: Product Name: Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle Brand: Mr. Coffee (Manufactured by Gibson Homewares) Material: Stainless Steel (with plastic components including handle and lid) Color: Silver (with black plastic handle and lid) Size & Dimensions: Approximately 15.00 x 15.00 x 10.00 inches Purchase Location: Walmart (In-store purchase, late 2024) Intended Use: Heating water for tea or other hot beverages This kettle is a commonly used household product, designed to be placed directly on a stovetop burner to heat water. It features a whistling spout that signals when the water reaches a boiling point. The handle and lid are made of plastic, which in this case, caught fire while the kettle was in use.). Incident: Consumer Product Safety Report Date of Incident: Approx.. February 10, 2025 On approximately February 10th, 2025, while using a Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle (Stainless Steel, Silver, 15.00x15.00x10.00 inches, purchased from Walmart in late 2024), the product caught fire in my kitchen. The plastic components, including the handle and lid, ignited and produced 2-3 foot flames. The fire was extinguished, but the event posed a significant fire hazard and led to exposure to toxic fumes. Details of the Incident What happened that made you want to report? The tea kettle unexpectedly caught fire while boiling water, an action for which it was designed. The plastic handle and lid ignited, producing flames 2-3 feet high. The fire posed a serious risk of property damage and personal injury. Toxic fumes from the burning plastic filled my home, causing lingering health effects. What type of product was being used? Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle (Stainless Steel, Silver