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Black and Decker electric coffee makers and teapots

38 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jul 18, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 4, 2026.

  • 38reports to CPSC
  • Jul 18, 2024the latest report was made
  • Jul 4, 2011the earliest
  • 37with the company’s comments
Brand
Black and Decker
Makers
Spectrum Brands, Inc. and Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDSMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Electric coffee makers and teapotsCPSC’s product type: Electric Coffee Makers or Teapots (code 217), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (6)

“Black & Decker”, “black & decker”, “Black & Decker Spacemaker”, “Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programm”, “Black and Decker Spacemaker” and “Black and Deecker”

By month

2 reports from August 2023 to July 2024; the most in July 2024, 1. 36 earlier reports, since July 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
July 20241
February 20241
June 20231
July 20221
February 20211
April 20201
June 20191
April 20161
January 20161
November 20151
October 20151
March 20151
January 20151
July 20141
February 20141
October 20131
September 20131
April 20131
February 20131
December 20123
November 20122
October 20122
September 20121
August 20122
July 20122
June 20121
May 20122
February 20122
November 20111
July 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 5 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 6 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 24 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 2 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jul 18, 2024, sent to the company Jul 24, 2024, published by CPSC Aug 7, 2024

    The product, in the report: BLACK+DECKER 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker - Black - CM1110B

    Coffee maker started emitting smoke with normal usage. The mode of operation was as follows: The machine had made some coffee and thus the water reservoir was empty. The metal plate under the carafe was heated because the machine keeps coffee warm after it has been dispensed to the carafe. It was in this mode of operation when smoke started to unexpectedly be emitted from the coffee maker. The smoke was coming out of a hole from which the electrical cord for the unit also comes out. I did contact the manufacturer, but they were not interested in receiving the unit back even though the unit did absolutely emit smoke in to my kitchen. So instead I returned the unit to the Target store I bought it from, returned on 7-18-2024.

    Model
    CM1110B
    UPC
    050875828124
    Bought from
    Target, Utah
    Bought
    Aug 25, 2023
    Where
    Cottonwood Heights, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  2. No one hurt

    Made Feb 3, 2024, sent to the company Feb 7, 2024, published by CPSC Feb 22, 2024

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker, CM1160B, Programmable

    This complaint concerns a Black and Decker Coffee Pot, CM1160B. When placed gently into the sink after use, the glass portion of the pot cracked in half, nearly slicing my finger in the process.

    Model
    CM1160B
    Bought from
    Macys
    Bought
    Nov 25, 2022
    Where
    DAVIE, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 31, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jun 16, 2023, sent to the company Jun 21, 2023, published by CPSC Jul 6, 2023

    The product, in the report: 12 cup Programmable Coffeemaker

    I was returning the carafe to my coffeemaker to the base when I

    scratched my wrist on the glass of

    the carafe. I had used the coffee maker that morning and it did not have a problem, and I did not hit or

    damage the carafe in any way… the hole simply appeared in the glass near the bottom of the carafe below the Black and Decker logo and the metal band. The hole continued to spread over the next several days.

    I think it’s important to know that the exact same thing happened to my son and daughter in law who have a similar Black and Decker coffeemaker. The hole appeared when my son was filling the carafe with water thankfully but they have a two year old child who could have been burned had the hole appeared when the carafe was filled with hot coffee.

    Model
    CM1070B
    Serial number
    225XO
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Sep 2, 2022, about then
    Where
    Richmond, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 69, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  4. First aid

    Made Jul 5, 2022, sent to the company Jul 8, 2022, published by CPSC Jul 22, 2022

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker coffee maker CM2046 series, Thermal programable 12 cu coffee maker. Stainless steel exterior urn and carafe.

    I bought a Black& Decker Coffee Maker, CM 2046 series. I was going to use it for the first time, so I followed the manual instructions on how to clean it for the first time use. The carafe overflown, I did not notice it. When I removed carafe from machine, hot water trickled down and it was very hot. Felling the burn, I jerked and tilted carafe even more, before I could place it down on the counter. Lots of hot water ran out through the handle, burning my entire hand.

    Model
    CM2046 series
    UPC
    05087582755
    Bought from
    WALMART, Connecticut
    Bought
    Jun 30, 2022
    Where
    MONROE, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  5. No one hurt

    Made Feb 18, 2021, sent to the company Mar 8, 2021, published by CPSC Mar 22, 2021

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker programmable 12 cup thermal coffee maker

    My Black & Decker thermal coffee maker does not turn off when the brewing cycle finishes. The handbook says it should but when I called Black & Decker customer service they acknowledged that it would not. They said to unplug the coffee maker when not in use. I have found several recalls for this type of Black & Decker thermal coffee maker in the past. This appears to be a continuing issue.

    Model
    12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, Thermal Carafe, CM2035B
    UPC
    N/A
    Serial number
    N/A
    Bought from
    Walmart, Washington
    Bought
    Dec 18, 2020, about then
    Where
    Richland, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Apr 15, 2020, sent to the company Apr 22, 2020, published by CPSC May 13, 2020

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker Spacemaker 12 cup coffeemaker

    Fire with a Black & Decker 12 Cup Spacemaker coffee maker.

    Model
    Spacemaker
    Where
    West Bend, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker Spacemaker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Jun 15, 2019, sent to the company Jul 2, 2019, published by CPSC Jul 17, 2019

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker black coffee pot with glass pot.

    In April I purchased a Black and Decker Coffee Pot. On June 6th, 2019. I made coffee. When I llifted up the kraffe it broke in my hands. When I notified the company they said it was because the coffee was to hot. The pot was also leaking. The company will not make good on the product.

    Model
    CM110
    Bought from
    Target, New York
    Bought
    Apr 13, 2019
    Where
    STATEN ISLAND, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Deecker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. Not said

    Made Apr 9, 2016, sent to the company Apr 18, 2016, published by CPSC May 2, 2016

    The product, in the report: Black under counter coffee maker

    My wife was pouring a cup of coffee this morning and the handle broke off the pot causing hot coffee to splash on her shirt legs and feet. model sdc740b

    Model
    Sdc740b
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Dec 5, 2009
    Where
    monroe, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 50, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  9. No one hurt

    Made Jan 11, 2016, sent to the company Feb 24, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 9, 2016

    The product, in the report: Under the counter coffee maker carafe

    Black & Decker under the counter coffee maker with date code 1539-YA purchased from Amazon January 2016.

    The carafe is designed with very little lip and a metal band on bottom with top part attaching to carafe with a clip.

    The carafe has been used the past week until January 10th, 2016 when the caller was filling it with water when the clip came loose holding the handle.

    The caller is reporting this incident due to the danger if the clip came apart after being filled with hot coffee due to the potential danger of harm or if the carafe broke and shattered causing glass to potentially cut those nearby.

    There are no injuries being reported

    He contacted the manufacturer January 11th, 2016 and advised that he could receive a replacement using the same carafe or he could obtain a refund.

    He stated he purchased the unit from Amazon and will hold Amazon responsible for the refund.

    Model
    SCM1000BD
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jan 3, 2016, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. First aid

    Made Nov 22, 2015, sent to the company Dec 1, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 15, 2015

    The product, in the report: Spacesaver coffee maker

    Water was dripping out of the reservoir when brewing coffee. A puddle of water formed under the unit. I called the number on the unit and I was instructed to cut the unit’s electrical cord and mail it back and a new unit was sent to me. Recently, the carafe cracked and hot coffee spilled on my hand when I was pouring it in my cup. I went online to purchase a new carafe and found out about the original and also the subsequent recall. If the company knew about the recall why would they send me a new unit? I am confused to the issue at this time. The original incident occurred in June of 2012 to the best of my knowledge.

    Model
    SDC740
    Bought from
    Black and Decker
    Bought
    Jun 12, 2012, about then
    Where
    Newton Falls, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  11. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Oct 3, 2015, sent to the company Oct 13, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 27, 2015

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker Smart Brew Coffeemaker. Model DCM2000B

    This morning, after brewing a pot of coffee as usual in my Black & Decker 12 Cup Smart Brew Coffee Maker Part #: DCM2000b Type 1, the upper plastic handle retainer broke loose from the pot. I was very fortunate that I keep the coffee maker at the rear of my counter-top so that when the pot fell, it hit the countertop and did not drop the scalding coffee on my leg and /or foot. It appears that the glue that also hold the handle to the pot also separated and the only thing that saved me was the lower handle screw in a retainer. Although the pot did not fall to the floor, there was a large counter-top spill and a few splashes of coffee did fall on my foot.

    Upon examination, that screw was actually on its last thread and if the counter had not stopped he pot from dropping, would have failed also. We use this coffee maker twice weekly (on weekends) and this unit had been in service for about 6 months.

    Model
    DCM2000B, Type 1
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Where
    Reisterstown, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 72, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  12. No one hurt

    Made Mar 11, 2015, sent to the company Mar 19, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 2, 2015

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker coffee maker model 1050B Type 1

    My coffee maker was plugged in but not on; I had put water and coffee in it for the morning, but had not programmed it. I heard a funny noise from the kitchen around 10pm and when I investigated, there was pungent-smelling smoke (it smelled like burned plastic) coming out of the bottom of the unit. I unplugged it and dumped out the grounds and water. The unit continued to smell so I took it outside.

    Model
    1050B
    Where
    Lutz, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Jan 17, 2015, sent to the company Jan 28, 2015, published by CPSC Feb 11, 2015

    The product, in the report: Under the counter Coffeemaker

    Black and Decker SDC750 Coffeemaker pot plastic broke away from pot when pouring a full pot. Pot fell to the counter but did not break. Some coffee spilled but did not burn me. The pot is unusable.

    Model
    SDC750
    Where
    Hugo, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 54, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Jul 7, 2014, sent to the company Jul 15, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 29, 2014

    The product, in the report: Black DEcker Space maker Coffee maker

    Handle fell off with full pot of coffee. I caught it before pot hit counter.

    Model
    SDC750
    Bought from
    Lowes, New York
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Lee Center, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. Not said

    Made Feb 24, 2014, sent to the company Mar 5, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 20, 2014

    The product, in the report: Model SDC 750 Coffee Maker

    Handle on pot broke

    Model
    SDC 750
    Bought from
    KMart
    Where
    Leesburg, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  16. No one hurt

    Made Oct 16, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 15, 2013

    The product, in the report: It is a Black and Decker space saver coffee maker carafe that is black in color.

    I was pulling the carafe from its base when the handle completely came apart from the carafe causing hot coffee to spill everywhere. I did not burn myself and the glass did not break.

    Where
    Morgantown, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. First aid

    Made Sep 12, 2013, sent to the company Nov 14, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 29, 2013

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker under the counter coffee maker, I was told to send it back to them and I did.

    I was told my recall was on back order since April when I first reported this, it is September, no refund no replacement, I have a coffee maker under my counter for no reason! I took the coffee pot from the holder under the cabinet the handle broke in my hand, coffee burned me and the handle cut me, I sent it back just like I was told, blood and all on it. I have already filled this out twice. Please let me know if it is really necessary to do it a third time!

    Bought from
    Black N Decker, Georgia
    Where
    Danielsville, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 43, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  18. No one hurt

    Made Apr 24, 2013, sent to the company May 1, 2013, published by CPSC May 15, 2013

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker Coffee maker Counter top Black color Model DLX 1050B

    Plugged in coffeemaker in preparation to make coffee and it began steaming even though I had not turned it on or put any water in the reservoir.

    Made coffee in it and then turned it off later. Accidentally failed to unplug the unit. Noted several hours later, the unit was still heating (even though it is one which is supposed to turn itself off if left unattended for a prolonged period of time),

    Have retired the unit and do not plan to use it again.

    Model
    DLX 1050B Type 1
    Bought from
    Walmart, Texas
    Where
    Heflin, Louisiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Feb 5, 2013, sent to the company Feb 13, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 28, 2013

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker Spacemaker 12 cup coffee maqker

    The handle of the latest version of the coffee pot for my Black & Decker Spacemaker model SDC740 coffee maker detached from the top spilling hot coffee. The new pot was received in late July 2012 after a previous recall from Black & Decker (ACPRECALL.COM Registration number [REDACTED]).

    Model
    SDC740
    Bought from
    K-Mart
    Where
    White Lake, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 69, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  20. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Dec 31, 2012, sent to the company Jan 16, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 31, 2013

    The product, in the report: Coffee maker - Black & Decker under cabinet.

    The handle broke on my coffee pot and hot coffee spilled on my hand.

    Model
    SDC740
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Dec 27, 2010, about then
    Where
    Roswell, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  21. No one hurt

    Made Dec 20, 2012, sent to the company Jan 9, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 24, 2013

    The product, in the report: coffee maker 12 cup countertop, white in color

    coffee maker off but plugged in, last used 14 hours previous. Maker heard to start sizzling and popping and then fire noted coming out the bottom. Quickly unplugged and fire extinguished on it’s own.

    Serial number
    cat. no. dcm2900w
    Bought from
    unknown, North Carolina
    Bought
    Dec 18, 2011, about then
    Where
    ahoskie, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand black and decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  22. No one hurt

    Made Dec 11, 2012, sent to the company Feb 1, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 15, 2013

    The product, in the report: coffee pot

    Had purchased several Black & Decker coffee pots all the same model in the last few months. Each had the same issue. 1. It does not shut off > 2 hrs or 2. The glass pot base is much smaller then the heated area. This allows the glass pot to move outside the area where the coffee can flow into the glass pot. When the coffee is coming out instead of going directly into the glass pot it is poring on the side onto the counter. This can cause an electrical shock or fire. I sent and talked to B& D letting them know the problem. They do not seem concerned. My Transaction number given to me was [REDACTED] ([REDACTED]) I talked to operator [REDACTED] on 11/15 and have gotten email generated from a computer. Make - B&D Coffee Pot - BD 12ccfmkbk

    Model
    12ccfmkbk
    Bought from
    walmart, Florida
    Where
    trinity, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand black & decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. First aid

    Made Nov 14, 2012, sent to the company Dec 7, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 21, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker spacemaker under cabinet coffee maker model: SDC740B color black

    The handle on the Carafe for our Black and Decker model: SDC740B broke loose and the carafe landed on our counter top and broke, spilling hot coffee on my wife from the waist down. The glass shattered all over the floor.

    Model
    SDC740B
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Aug 15, 2011, about then
    Where
    Brandon, Vermont: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  24. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Nov 1, 2012, sent to the company Nov 19, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 4, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemaker Model #SDC740B with a plug #940YA

    I own a Black & Decker Space saver Coffeemaker of which the handle of the Carafe broke while I was pouring a full pot of coffee spilling hot coffee on my wife’s lap and my self. When I tried to order a new carafe from the company they told me there was a recall of that particular machine. They then told me that they were going to replace same of which I was satisfied. Two days later the coffeemaker quit working for what reason I don’t know. So I called the company back again and they told me to cut the plug off 3” from the end and send a check for $7.50 to cover shipping and they would ship me a new one even though it was out of warranty. I did this and 3 days later I got a letter telling me to send the whole unit back to them and they gave me the name of a Rep. and a phone number to contact her. Approx. 3 days later I tried to contact the Rep. who sent me the letter, a [REDACTED] of Applica Consumer Products Inc.. The phone number they gave me was[REDACTED] which states that number is disconnected. I then called another number to her direct office, [REDACTED] of which I have called approx 6 times and left messages plus have sent her 3 e-mails of which she has responded to none of them. It seems that the company does not want to get involved in this incident or just doesn’t care, plus they cashed my check for $7.50. Please advise what I can do to rectify this problem. They have my old coffeemaker and my $7.50.

    Model
    #SDC740B
    Serial number
    940YA
    Bought from
    Sears
    Where
    Greenville, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  25. No one hurt

    Made Oct 25, 2012, sent to the company Nov 2, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker Coffee Maker Model # CMD3500MBT

    My mom had bought me brand new coffee maker (Black and Decker Model # CMD3500MBT) I had used it once, on Sat. Aug 28th to make coffee. I did not use it again after that time, but kept it plugged in due to the clock feature. On Tuesday, August 31, 2010, it shorted out catching my kitchen on fire and killing our pet dog, Wilbert. An electrical engineer stated that it was a short in the machine that caused the fire and definitely not a problem with the electrical wiring because of the burn pattern. Although it didn’t burn through the roof and burn my house down, it was still a total loss and we lost everything. Thankfully I was at work and my children were at school when it occured.

    Model
    CMD3500MBT
    Where
    Pflugerville, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  26. No one hurt

    Made Oct 7, 2012, sent to the company Oct 16, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 6, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programmable Under-the-Cabinet Coffeemakers Model Number: SDC740B

    Coffee pot handle broke.

    Name of Product: Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programmable Under-the-Cabinet Coffeemakers

    Model
    SDC740B
    Where
    Waco, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programm, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  27. Hurt, care not known

    Made Sep 25, 2012, sent to the company Nov 13, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 28, 2012

    The product, in the report: Bought 9/19/12 - Black and Decker 12 cup programmable coffee maker - Model #CM4000S, couldn’t find a serial # - still have this unit but needs to be returned.

    I bought a $80 [REDACTED] 12 cup programmable coffee maker from Target and followed the instructions for cleaning prior to use. I even brewed 2 cycles to ensure the item was clean. However, when I started drinking the coffee, there was a distinct bad taste. I’m not sure exactly how much I ingested as I wasn’t really paying attention at first, but as I focused on the problen I noticed that there was both a strong smell and taste of melted plastic. I then smelled the hot unit and could smell it more strongly when I lifted the basket compartment lid. That afternoon I had diarrhea (very unusual for me) and a nasty aftertaste in my mouth. I took the unit back to Target and bought a Black and Decker 12 cup programmable unit (I’m not sure if the two companies use the same plastic manufacturers). This time I ran 4 cycles after washing the unit completely, with a similar result although the smell and taste were not as distinct. Still, I had a severe upset stomach and had to leave work on Thursday morning and call out sick again on Friday with diarrhea, and neusea resulting in with some vomiting. I also bought a third unit on Thursday [REDACTED], followed the directions and haven’t had any plastic smell or taste. Even today, (Saturday) I still have that plastic taste in my mouth, although my stomach did start feeling a little better yesterday afternoon. I saved a small portion of the coffee in case there is something toxic about the plastic in those units that may need to be investigated. My concern is that the plastics being manufactured for these units may contain toxins that I somehow ingested and that could make other people more sick than what I have experienced. This is the first time I’ve bought a kitchen appliance that produced a melted plastic smell/taste associated with use. I have notified both [REDACTED] and Black and Decker about the problem in the hopes that they will research the problem and rectify it, and have posted my concerns [REDACTED]. However, I thought I should notify someone in authority/government, just in case this is far worse than what I’ve experienced. I don’t know if this is considered a poison but it sure made me sick.

    Model
    # CM4000S /Black and Decker 12 cup programmable coffee maker
    Bought from
    Target, Minnesota
    Bought
    Sep 19, 2012
    Where
    Coarsegold, California: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Reports CPSC links to it
    20120924-426B1-1273949
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  28. No one hurt

    Made Aug 30, 2012, sent to the company Sep 10, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 24, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker Spacemaker Coffee Maker, model SDC750C

    I have been waiting an unreasonable amount of time to receive a replacement carafe under the recall of the Black and Decker (Applica Consumer Products) Spacemaker coffee pot recall. This recall was posted by the CPSC on June 1, 2012 (Release #12-191). My coffeemaker was model SDC750C, was included in the recall, and I executed the on-line recall form with Applica on June 7, 2012. I still have not received a replacement carafe from them, nor has there been any correspondence from them on a status update (how much longer to receive, etc.).

    Model
    Spacemaker SDC750C
    Where
    Cincinnati, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  29. No one hurt

    Made Aug 26, 2012, sent to the company Sep 5, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: This is an under the counter space saver coffee Pot made by Black and Decker. It is the SDC 740B

    Making coffee with the Black and Decker Space Saver Coffee Pot ( SDC 740B ) Once the coffee was ready and I picked up the carafe to pour some coffee, the handle broke away from the glass carafe causing the hot coffee to pour all over the top of my counter and down between the stove and counter as well. Fortunately, I was not burned, but that is only because I acted quickly and put the carafe down on the surface as fast as possible. We were lucky we did not get injured, however, we had an all day cleaning event as we needed to remove the electric stove and cabinet from the wall for cleaning as hot coffee poured everywhere.

    Model
    SDC 740B
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2009
    Where
    Garwood, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  30. No one hurt

    Made Jul 9, 2012, sent to the company Jul 16, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 30, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker 12 cup programmable coffeemaker Model CM1050B

    Programmable coffeemaker supposed to automatically turn off after 2 hours, did not turn off at least twice.

    Model
    CM1050B
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Jun 9, 2012, about then
    Where
    Schenectady, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  31. No one hurt

    Made Jul 3, 2012, sent to the company Jul 13, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2012

    The product, in the report: Under the Counter Coffee Maker

    This coffee maker has been unsafe from day 1. When you insert the pot underneath the basket, it pushes a lever and allows coffee to drip into the pot. That lever did not work properly, and most of the time, if you were not standing there to watch it, it would dump about 8 cups of water and coffee grounds all over the counter. When I complained (after taking out the lever so I could at least make coffee) the company sent a new basket with a new lever (I threw the old one away, as it wasn’t correct), and that has been working well.

    This model drips more water on the counter than any other pot I have ever used. Water drips from above the water container when you remove or replace the container. Water drips from above the grounds basket when you remove or replace it. Not a small amount either, much more than you would think possible.

    Then, the coffee pot handle had come loose. So recently, the company sends me an e-mail explaining the recall, because the pot is unsafe. Unfortunately, the only way to get a new pot, is to mail the old one in first, wait approximately 2 - 3 weeks, hope the new pot comes in, hope the new pot works. The company has not been able to offer me a suggestion as to how I am supposed to make coffee during this 2 to 3 week period, nor do I see why, after paying a premium price for this contraption, I should have to worry about that. Why not send me the replacement pot, and I will put the old one back in the same box, and return it to you?

    If I had the opportunity to get one of these again, I would definitely not. I am even thinking of acquiring all future coffee makers from another company.

    Model
    SDC740B
    Bought from
    Kohl’s, Georgia
    Bought
    May 17, 2010, about then
    Where
    Stone Mountain, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker Spacemaker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  32. No one hurt

    Made Jun 23, 2012, sent to the company Jul 2, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker Spacemaker Coffee maker, 12 cup

    Black and Decker Spacemaker coffee make, SDC740, was recalled. The recall was for a defective carafe. The carafe on my coffee make came apart in may hand and shattered, spilling coffee everywhere. I purchased another carafe, since I did not know of the recall at that time. Shortly after that. the maker itself stopped working.. no power, no lights not a thing.

    Once I was informed of a recall, I sent in the Info to the recall center and received, after several weeks, a box in which to send the carafe back for a new one. WHAT ABOUT THE [REDACTED] COFFEE MAKER. I DON’T HAVE A CARAF SINCE IT BROKE INTO A MILLION PIECES.

    HELP!!! NEED A NEW COFEE MAKER!!!

    Model
    SCD740
    Bought from
    Lowes
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Chesnee, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 67, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  33. No one hurt

    Made May 10, 2012, sent to the company May 18, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 4, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker Spacemaker under the counter, 12 cup programmable coffee maker, Model No. SDC740B, possibly serial no. 142AY, Black

    Black & Decker Spacemaker 12 cup programmable coffee maker (mounts under the cabinet and above counter top). This coffee maker was purchased new for Christmas 2011 and first mounted under the cabinet and used in mid-January 2012. It was used solely by two adults for brewing morning coffee and had never been dropped or damaged.

    After making a fresh pot of coffee, I went to pour out a cup of coffee. The top section of the handle of the carafe (which appeared to be attached to the rest of the carafe by only one small screw and glue) came apart. As a result, hot coffee poured everywhere - fortunately just on the counter below and not on anybody.

    However, it could just as easily have burned someone, including any child standing nearby.

    Customer service was contacted and is sending a new carafe; however, I am somewhat reluctant to use the coffee maker again because of the risk involved.

    Picture is attached later in this report.

    Model
    SDC740B
    Bought from
    Target Stores online
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2011
    Where
    Tallahassee, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 66, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  34. No one hurt

    Made May 4, 2012, sent to the company May 11, 2012, published by CPSC May 25, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker Model DCM600W small electric coffee maker.

    I turned on the coffee maker to make coffee. Sparks started to come out of the switch.

    Model
    DCM600W
    UPC
    050875533523
    Bought from
    Kroger
    Bought
    Apr 29, 2012
    Where
    Baltimore, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  35. No one hurt

    Made Feb 29, 2012, sent to the company Mar 8, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 22, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker Coffee Maker model DLX1050B

    Black and Decker model DLX1050B Coffee Maker starts brewing as soon as the unit is plugged in. The heating element continues to stay on well after all the water is boiled away. If left plugged in I am afraid that it would eventually melt and/or catch on fire. The power usage would be horrible even if it did not fail.

    Model
    DLX1050B
    Bought from
    WalMart
    Bought
    Nov 25, 2011
    Where
    Virginia Beach, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  36. No one hurt

    Made Feb 14, 2012, sent to the company Feb 22, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: electric coffee maker

    On 2-14-2012 our Black & Decker model DLX1045B came on by itself. I tried to turn it off and it would not turn off with digital buttons, so I unplugged it and when I did I saw smoke coming out of the unit.

    Model
    model DLX1050B
    UPC
    unknow
    Serial number
    3073283
    Bought from
    walmart
    Bought
    Jan 10, 2011
    Where
    Pahrump, Nevada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 78, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand black & decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  37. First aid

    Made Nov 3, 2011, sent to the company Nov 14, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 29, 2011

    The product, in the report: black and decker coffee maker DCM200B Type 1

    I was pouring coffee and the handle fell off the pot. I burnt my leg.

    Model
    smart brew DCM200B Type 1
    Bought from
    website
    Bought
    Sep 22, 2009, about then
    Where
    glassboro, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand black and decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  38. No one hurt

    Made Jul 4, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 26, 2011

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker 5-cup coffeemaker; white; model DCM600W; price $17.99; distributor - Wal-Mart

    Product - Black and Decker 5-cup coffeemaker Malfunction - Warming Plate overheated when electric current was not cut off by temp. regulating device. Note: Coffeemaker was sitting on a non-combustible surface. Result - Medium fire, engaged building fire suppression system, resulting in $500,000+ in water/smoke damage.

    Model
    DCM600W
    Where
    Silver Spring, Maryland: Other Public Property/Office
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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