Chefmate electric coffee makers and teapots
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 20, 2013. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Jan 20, 2013the latest report was made
- Nov 19, 2012the earliest
- 2with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Chefmate
- Maker
- TargetMakers, 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
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| January 2013 | 1 |
| November 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
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.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Jan 20, 2013, sent to the company Feb 6, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2013
The product, in the report: Chefmate 12 cup coffee maker 1250 black
This Chef Mate coffee maker Cm-1250 was purchased from Target and no more than three weeks later approximately the 6th use this coffee maker malfunctioned and spit burning water onto me, resulting in burns and scars. I started the pot in the normal way and a few minutes later smelled something burning and realized it was the coffee maker. I unplugged it and turned it off. I opened the lid to make sure nothing was actually on fire and the nozzle sprayed scalding water on my chest causing immediate burns.
- Model
- 1250
- UPC
- 5577200684
- Serial number
- 119474-0008
- Bought from
- Target
- Bought
- Mar 14, 2012
- Where
- New Brighton, Minnesota: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 31, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Chefmate, made or sold by Target
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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Hurt, care not known Made Nov 19, 2012, sent to the company Dec 18, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 4, 2013
The product, in the report: Chefmate CM-1250 coffee maker, sold at Target.
On October 29, 2012 I purchased a Chefmate CM-1250 coffee maker. This coffee maker is made in China. I followed the instructions in the box to run plain water through the unit without coffee to clean it out. I found that during this cycle, and every cycle thereafter that a strong plastic smell emanated from the unit. It was at its strongest when I removed the coffee carafe from the unit. The smell was so strong as to make me feel nauseous.
Investigating this online I found that searching for “made in china smell” found over 15 million hits for pages discussing this issue with many products made in China since approximately 2005.
On an unrelated issue, the power switch to this unit broke after less than a month of use. At first, the power switch remained in the ‘On’ position and could not be turned off. This could be a safety hazard as an empty coffee maker could pose a fire hazard. Then, I was able to turn it off, but then could not turn it back on.
I was able to return it to Target for a full refund without issue. I continue, however, to be concerned about the possible hazard that this product, and others like it, pose to the consumer.
- Model
- CM-1250
- Bought from
- Target
- Bought
- Oct 25, 2012
- Where
- Durham, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Chefmate, made or sold by Target
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Level of care not known
CPSC’s disclaimer
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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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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