CPSC, Krups Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
Home product recall 01-195. Announced by CPSC on Jul 11, 2001.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 11, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 218,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
An electrical connection in these coffeemakers can overheat and ignite the filter basket support, presenting a risk of fire and burn hazard to consumers.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should unplug and stop using the coffeemakers immediately and contact Krups North America, to receive a free replacement coffeemaker.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Consumers may contact Krups North America at (800) 526-5377 between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or visit www.krupsusa.com
Which ones are recalled?
The automatic drip coffeemakers were sold under the Krups brand name. The 10-cup coffeemakers have a switch for selecting 1-3 cups or 4-10 cups, and a “Stop N’ Serve” feature. Only models 398 with a black or white exterior and 405 with a simulated wood-grain exterior are included in this recall. The model numbers are on the bottom of the coffeemaker.
About 218,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Krups automatic coffeemakers.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Krups North America, Closter, N.J.
- Department, appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the coffeemakers, from January 1996 through April 2000, for about $95.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
Krups has received 37 reports of the coffeemakers overheating, including 12 reports of fire and smoke damage to cabinets, countertops and surrounding objects. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.