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CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers

Home product recall 04-126. Announced by CPSC on Apr 22, 2004.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Apr 22, 2004. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino makers to consumers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET), or visit www.hamiltonbeach.com

Which ones are recalled?

The recalled units are Hamilton Beach® Cappuccino Plus™ Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, model 40714. They are black plastic and stainless steel. The Hamilton Beach® brand name is printed on the front of the unit, and the model number is printed on the bottom.

20,160 units, as CPSC gives them.

Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers.

Source:

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 Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., Glen Allen, Virginia.
  • Internet retailers and discount department stores nationwide, from March 2003 through March 2004, for approximately $70.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Hamilton Beach has received 10 reports of burst steam tubes, one of which included a minor burn.

Source:

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.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • 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.

Source:

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.

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11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

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