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311 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jun 27, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 5, 2026.

  • 311reports to CPSC
  • Jun 27, 2026the latest report was made
  • May 11, 2011the earliest
  • 30with the company’s comments
Brand
Cuisinart
Maker
CONAIR CORPORATIONMakers, 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 (33)

“Cuisnart”, “Cusinart”, “Cuisinart Brew Central”, “CUISINART COFFEE MAKER CBC-1600 SERIAL NUMBER 90525”, “Cuininart”, “Cuisenart”, “Cuisianrt”, “Cuisiart”, “Cuisinart 12 cup coffee maker M# DCC-1100”, “Cuisinart Automatic Grind and Brew Thermal Coffee Maker”, “Cuisinart Brew Central 12-cup Programmable Coffeemaker”, “Cuisinart Brew Central model # DCC_1200c”, “Cuisinart Brewmaster 1200”, “Cuisinart Coffee”, “Cuisinart Coffee Maker”, “Cuisinart Coffee Maker DCC 1200 Serial #91204”, “Cuisinart Compact Single Serve Coffee Maker Model SS-300”, “Cuisinart DC-1200”, “Cuisinart DCC 3650 Coffee Maker”, “Cuisinart DCC-1150BK 10-Cup Programmable Thermal Coffeemaker”, “Cuisinart DCC-1200”, “Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Coffeemaker”, “Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeema”, “Cuisinart DCC-1200 Series Brew Central Coffee Maker”, “Cuisinart DCC-690 serries”, “Cuisinart DCC1200”, “Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeema”, “Cuisinart Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Coffeemaker”, “Cuisinart Grind-and-Brew”, “Cuisinart Model DCC-1100BK”, “Cusinsart”, “Quisinart” and “cusinart”

By month

4 reports from July 2025 to June 2026; the most in June 2026, 2. 307 earlier reports, since May 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
June 20262
March 20261
January 20261
June 20252
October 20242
March 20241
May 20231
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March 20232
June 20221
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January 20221
December 20211
September 20212
April 20212
January 20211
July 20201
June 20201
April 20202
October 20191
August 20191
July 20191
May 20191
January 20191
October 20181
August 20182
July 20182
February 20181
January 20181
December 20171
August 20171
July 20171
June 20171
May 20172
April 20171
March 20172
February 20174
January 20172
December 20162
November 20162
September 20164
August 20161
July 20161
June 20163
April 20162
March 20162
February 20163
December 20156
November 20151
October 20152
August 20154
May 20151
April 20152
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February 20151
January 20154
December 20141
November 20141
October 20141
September 20142
August 20142
July 20141
June 20141
April 20144
March 20144
February 20143
January 20141
December 20131
November 20132
October 20134
September 20132
August 20133
July 20131
June 20131
May 20134
April 20132
March 20132
February 20133
January 20132
December 20123
November 20124
October 20128
September 201213
August 201214
July 20129
June 20125
May 201215
April 20126
March 201215
February 20128
January 201214
December 201112
November 20116
October 20119
September 20116
August 20118
July 20113
June 20116
May 20112

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 2 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 5 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 14 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 2 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 278 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 2 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 8 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 5, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Sep 14, 2014, sent to the company Sep 22, 2014, published by CPSC Oct 6, 2014

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Coffee maker DC-2200 stainless/black exterior. Glass and black carafe. 14 cup model

    Cuisinart DC-2200 coffee maker caught on fire. Serial 60309C. After brewing on normal start setting about 30 minutes. Had poured coffee from the carafe and was drinking. Tasted fine. Noticed the on light indicator was not lit and checked. There was not enough time elapsed for the auto-off feature to turn it off. When I approached I could see coffee in the carafe was almost boiling and the maker seemed to be turned off. I reached to unplug and noted smoke pouring from the opening where the cord goes into the back of the coffee maker. Bottom of the coffee maker was burning. Rancid burning plastic electrical smell. I was fortunate to be in the kitchen when this happened. The amount of burning in such a short time would have caused a house fire had I been upstairs on a work morning. This happened on Sunday so I was downstairs in the kitchen. Scary to think it could have burned me, my husband, my pets, my house and property.

    Upon researching for possible reasons I found this has been a common occurrence with a variety of models and sizes of Cuisinart coffee makers. It appears that Cuisinart should recall coffee makers.

    Model
    DC-2200
    UPC
    I don’t know
    Serial number
    60309C
    Bought from
    Dillards, North Carolina
    Bought
    Feb 10, 2010, about then
    Where
    Braselton, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Sep 11, 2014, sent to the company Sep 19, 2014, published by CPSC Oct 3, 2014

    The product, in the report: “Cuisinart DCC-1200BCH Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black Chrome” $65.19 Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC

    Our coffee pot just posed a significant fire risk. The product details are listed below, and I see on Amazon that many other users are reporting the same thing in the product review section. Scary.

    What happened: We brewed a pot of coffee on a Saturday morning, drank most of it, and let it sit. The auto-shut-off worked at the 2 hour mark, then soon after that, I heard what sounded like another pot of coffee brewing, but LOUDLY. The coffee pot light was still off at this point. Then there was smoke, and a strong smell of burning something -- wires? -- that was definitely not coffee. We ran the coffee maker out to the deck and hosed it down, which produced a ton of smoke and much more smell. Truly scary, as this clearly would have led to a fire if left unattended. We now unplug all of our appliances after use because we are so nervous! At least I know it may be a faulty product. I only hope it is recalled before someone loses their home. It’s an incredibly popular item, and consumers need to be protected!

    Purchased February 2011 “Cuisinart DCC-1200BCH Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black Chrome” Kitchen $65.19 Purchased from Amazon.com, LLC

    Model
    DCC-1200BCH
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2011
    Where
    Seattle, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Aug 22, 2014, sent to the company Sep 2, 2014, published by CPSC Sep 16, 2014

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Compact Single Serve Coffee Maker Model SS-300

    My Cuisinart Compact Single Serve Coffee Maker Model SS-300 normally, after brewing a cup of coffee, automatically turns off. Two weeks ago, I made a cup of coffee and was about to leave the house when I smelled something burning. I returned to the kitchen to find the Cuisinart coffee maker smoking and when I lifted the brewer head and looked inside, it was glowing bright red. I immediately unplugged it and took it outside. If I had not returned to the kitchen and unplugged the machine, I fear that my home could have been damaged or destroyed by a disastrous fire.

    I have pictures of the melted inside parts of the machine below the filter compartment and the melted filter holder that sits on top of it that I can provide.

    Model
    SS-300
    UPC
    086279042101
    Serial number
    C3.01.0014004
    Bought from
    Kroger, Arkansas
    Bought
    Apr 17, 2014, about then
    Where
    Maumelle, Arkansas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart Compact Single Serve Coffee Maker Model SS-300, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Aug 6, 2014, sent to the company Aug 14, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 28, 2014

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart pod type coffee maker

    Bought a Cuisinart pod type coffee maker a few weeks ago. One morning, July 21, 2014, I had used it, making three cups of coffee. Then it shut off automatically, as it was supposed to. About an hour later I happened to be in the kitchen, heard a noise and looked over to see the unit steaming and smoking. The heating element at the top, under the water reservoir was bright orange and red.

    I removed the unit outdoors, so keep the smoke alarm from activating. I phoned the company, which said they would send me a replacement unit, but that they would not pay for return shipping of the defective unit. I will not return the unit at my cost, since I did not manufacture and sell a defective product.

    I seems very irresponsible that the company would not want the unit back to examine, and perhaps help avoid fires at future customers’ residences.

    The model # is SS-300. Serial #31200 (or 31206 - difficult to read on the unit).

    Model
    SS-300
    Serial number
    31200
    Bought from
    Buydig.com
    Bought
    May 17, 2014
    Where
    Owings, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Jul 12, 2014, sent to the company Jul 29, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 12, 2014

    The product, in the report: Coffee Maker

    I hade a Cuisinart M#DCC-1100 S#00907 Coffee maker catch on fire. I had just put my coffee on and the brew process had finished . I was standing about 10ft away from the coffee maker when I heard a boiling sound , I looked at the coffee pot and the coffee was boiling on the hot plate of the maker. I did not think too much about this then I saw the hot plate turn cherry red then start to smoke. Be for I could reach the maker he lower part burst into flames setting the coffee lower plastic on fire. I first cut the off switch and that did not help the hot plate was getting bright red now. I then unplugged the coffee maker but the fire still was burning and the upper part was melting. I had to use a CO2 fire extinguisher to put out the plastic and dish towel and curtains. If I had been in a different room in the house or outside this could have been a kitchen fire. It looks as if the hot plate went into thermal overheat for some reason. I also could see no breaker or secondary protection for the hot plate portion of this coffee maker in the burnt coffee maker.

    Model
    Coffee Maker DCC-1100
    Serial number
    00907
    Where
    Sunbury, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart 12 cup coffee maker M# DCC-1100, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jun 16, 2014, sent to the company Jul 22, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 5, 2014

    The product, in the report: programmable coffee maker,12 cup

    The consumer stated that the coffee maker was programmed to make coffee for 6am. Around 6am, the consumer’s husband went into the kitchen to check if the coffee was made.

    The consumer’s husband saw that the kitchen was filled with smoke and electrical burning odor. The consumer stated that the unit was making weird noises.

    The consumer’s husband tried to turn the unit off but the unit would not shut off. The consumer’s husband pulled out the cord to cut electricity to the coffee maker.

    The consumer stated that if her husband would not have came to check on the coffee, a fire could have started.

    The consumer stated that she went online to look for more information regarding this product and saw many similar complaints regarding this model.

    The consumer contacted the manf. The consumer was informed that the company is aware of this issue and the model has been discontinued. The consumer was informed that she would receive a replacement with model #DCC-110. The consumer stated that she saw many online complaints regarding this model as well.

    The manf informed the consumer that they wanted her to mail back the damaged unit. The consumer was informed that she would have to pay for shipping on her own.

    The consumer would like her money returned instead of receiving a replacement. The consumer stated that proper action should be taken to inform the consumers about the issues of this product that the manf is aware of.

    There are no recalls on this unit.

    Model
    DCC-750
    Serial number
    CHZ81215
    Bought from
    Bealls, Florida
    Bought
    Jul 18, 2013
    Where
    Hopkinton, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 81, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Apr 29, 2014, sent to the company May 7, 2014, published by CPSC May 21, 2014

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Filter Brew 12-Cup Programmable coffee maker Model DCC-1000

    Cuisinart DCC-1000 coffee maker started smoking and the heating element was red hot while the machine control was in the off position. This occurred after the machine was used, turned off, cleaned, and set aside for use the following day.

    We were fortunate to still be home and were able to unplug the machine and remove it from the home before it caught fire or damaged the home.

    Model
    DCC-1000
    Serial number
    80819
    Bought from
    Wal-mart
    Bought
    Apr 25, 2007, about then
    Where
    Hixson, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 46, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. Not said

    Made Apr 29, 2014, sent to the company May 9, 2014, published by CPSC May 23, 2014

    The product, in the report: Electric coffee maker

    My 3 year old Cuisinhart DCC-2200 coffee maker caught fire this morning. Fortunately I was home when this happened however this was the exception and not the rule as Iam generally at work at this time every day.

    Model
    DCC 2200
    Bought
    Nov 20, 2010, about then
    Where
    Chesapeake, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  9. No one hurt

    Made Apr 28, 2014, sent to the company May 9, 2014, published by CPSC May 23, 2014

    The product, in the report: Coffee Maker

    purchased Cuisinart DCC-1200 coffeemaker about 2 years ago and it started smoking after making coffee. The warming plate overheated, coffee was boiling in the pot, unit smoking and burning on my counter. Thank goodness we were in the room, not in shower, outside or in the restroom. This product should be recalled!!!

    Model
    DCC-1200
    UPC
    Unk
    Serial number
    00809
    Bought from
    Macys, Armed Forces – Europe/Canada/Middle East/Africa
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Roseville, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart Coffee, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Apr 20, 2014, sent to the company Apr 28, 2014, published by CPSC May 12, 2014

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC-1100 Classic 12-cup programmable coffeemaker

    My 16 month-old Cuisinart coffee maker experienced an electrical fire at the end of a normal brewing cycle. We were able to unplug the device without injury. I have contacted Cuisinart to obtain a replacement since the device had a 3 year warranty. The coffeemaker had light usage, rarely more than two 4-cup pots per day. It is concerning that serious injury/property damage could have occurred on such a new device that did not experience high usage. It seems like that should be investigated.

    Model
    DCC-1100 Classic 12-cup programmable coffeemaker
    Serial number
    20823A
    Bought from
    Macy’s, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    May 16, 2012
    Where
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. Not said

    Made Mar 30, 2014, sent to the company Apr 11, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 25, 2014

    The product, in the report: Cusinart DCC-750 12 cup Coffee Maker, black with programmable brew feature.

    My 2 year old Cusinart coffee maker model DCC-750 made a popping and sizzling noise during a brew cycle. I noticed the heating element was bright red and it began smoking. I immediately unplugged the device and took it outside where it continued to smoke for several more minutes. My kitchen smelled like burned plastic for a few hours. There are numerous complaints on the Consumer Protection site regarding this coffee maker model and other models as well. Cusinart does not take responsibility, therefore, I hope that CPSC will take lead and investigate further. I used this coffee pot every day and just the day before I used the auto brew cycle. If this had occurred the day before I am sure I would have had a fire in my kitchen. Thank you.

    Model
    DCC-750
    UPC
    unkinown
    Serial number
    10318
    Bought from
    unknown
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Louisville, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cusinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  12. First aid

    Made Mar 29, 2014, sent to the company Apr 7, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 21, 2014

    The product, in the report: cuisinart thermal coffeemaker DTC-975

    the top part of the coffeemaker (black plastic) comes apart from the stainless steel. This leave a hole about 2 inches cause HOT coffee to spill all over, I this morning get my hand burnt and coffee went all over my bathrobe causing my chest to burn and having to ripe off bath robe. I did not have to get medical as my burn was only like a sun burn. My concern is if a young mother is pouring coffee and a young baby is hanging around mom as young children do this baby can get a bad burn. As I say , the amount of coffee that came out was to cover my counter to the amount of a 12 oz and the ran down my dishwasher and then to the floor, There was enough coffee to use 6 wash clothes size to clean up Call up company and their attitude was so bad about it being out of warranty” IT WAS OH WELL” I do not want a law suit, I do not want money, I want them to realize that this is not safe and to do something about it.

    Model
    DTC-975 termal coffeemaker
    Bought from
    not sure
    Bought
    Mar 18, 2010, about then
    Where
    oceanside, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  13. No one hurt

    Made Mar 25, 2014, sent to the company Apr 1, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2014

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart 12 cup programmable coffemaker

    I have a Cuisinart electric coffee maker that had been used to make coffee on the morning of 3/24/14. Later, we heard a crackling sound coming from the unit. When I entered the kitchen, smoke was coming from the unit and a strong burning plastic smell was in the air. I verified that the “On” light was not lit. I removed the pot and the heat surface was glowing red with smoke coming from the back. I unplugged the unit and carried it outside. I hate to think what could have happened if we had not been home or been asleep at the time. The unit model number is BCC-1100BK.

    Model
    DCC-1100BK
    Serial number
    80428
    Where
    Brandon, Mississippi: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Mar 5, 2014, sent to the company May 15, 2014, published by CPSC May 30, 2014

    The product, in the report: Coffeemaker, 12 cup burr grind

    The consumer stated that she brewed coffee in the morning. The consumer turned on the coffee maker in the afternoon to heat the coffee.

    The consumer stated that there is a 2 hour timer on heat setting. The consumer stated that the coffee maker turned off and all the lights were off. The consumer heard loud popping/hissing noise from the coffee maker.

    The consumer saw smoke coming out from the bottom-front of the unit.

    The consumer stated that the coffee in the carafe was boiling. The coffee in the carafe burned.

    The consumer unplugged the unit. The consumer’s husband took the coffee maker outside.

    The consumer stated that the whole unit was hot to the touch.

    The consumer contacted the manf regarding this incident on 3/3/14. They informed her that they can send out a replacement of the same model. The consumer stated that she would have to pay to ship the old unit back.

    The consumer did not want the same unit and so her compliant was sent to corporate office. The corporate office for back to her on 3/4/14 letting her know that she can either purchase something on their site for same value as damaged unit ($169) or she can get a letter of credit. The consumer was informed that she would have to ship the damaged unit back at her cost. The consumer was informed by 2 people that she would have to pay for shipping and by another rep that the shipping would be covered.

    There are no recalls on this unit.

    Model
    DGB-700BC
    Serial number
    20213C
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Jul 11, 2012
    Where
    USASA, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. No one hurt

    Made Feb 27, 2014, sent to the company Apr 7, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 21, 2014

    The product, in the report: 12-Cup Coffeemaker

    The consumer stated that she made her pot of coffee. The consumer stated that the coffee maker was on warm mode for about 20-30 minutes. The consumer stated that she heard noise coming from the coffee maker like it was trying to brew again.

    The consumer stated that the coffee maker was really hot and the coffee in the pot was bubbling. The consumer stated that she smelled strong odor like plastic/electrical burning. The consumer stated that there was smoke coming from the top and base of the coffee maker.

    The consumer unplugged the unit and put it in the sink. The consumer stated that she let the coffee maker cool in the sink.

    The consumer contacted the manf. The manf informed her that they had no other reports or problems know to them for that model. They informed her that they would send out a replacement coffee maker if the consumer can cut the cord and send it in to them.

    The consumer informed the manf rep that she did not want the same model as a replacement. The consumer was told by the manf rep that they had fixed the problem and that this coffee maker would be fine.

    The consumer stated that if the rep informed her that there was no problem with the coffee maker, how can they tell her that they fixed the problem.

    The consumer stated that she had filled out a registration card for the coffee maker. The consumer asked the manf rep for the purchase date of her coffee maker. The rep informed the consumer that she cannot give that information out but her 3 year warranty had expired.

    There are no recalls on this coffee maker.

    Model
    DCC1200
    Serial number
    00806
    Where
    Cincinnati, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. No one hurt

    Made Feb 26, 2014, sent to the company Mar 6, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 21, 2014

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart coffee maker DCC-1100 black

    My coffee pot was on when I noticed a strong smell coming from my kitchen. It smelled like burning plastic and was very strong. I finally realized it was my coffee maker and by that time the outlet had turned the coffee pot off. Upon inspection of the coffee pot, I noticed that on the bottom of the hotplate was where the burning had been. It was discolored and the smell was very strong. I called Cuisinart and reported the problem and they informed me they would send me a new one after I gave them the model number of the coffee maker. I am concerned, however, that they would send me one with the same problem that could cause a fire in my home. I have 3 children and am concerned with their lack of concern with this problem. Tonight I was doing research and found that many people have had the same problem. Why is Cuisinart still allowed to sell such a dangerous product?!

    Model
    DCC-1100
    Serial number
    01019
    Bought from
    JC Penny, South Carolina
    Bought
    Feb 25, 2014, about then
    Where
    Gilbert, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No one hurt

    Made Feb 24, 2014, sent to the company Mar 11, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2014

    The product, in the report: Coffee Maker

    I made coffee with my Cuisinart Grind and Brew DGB 700BC this morning - there was still about 2 cups of coffee in the carafe and the warm function was on. Luckily I was nearby - I heard a boiling sound and went toward the sound which turned out to be the coffee which was boiling in the carafe. As I approached I noticed smoke coming from the base of the unit and a smell of burning plastic/electric components. I quickly unplugged the unit and removed it to a safer surface. I am sure that there would have been a fire if I had not been close by and acted quickly. I have investigated and note that there are others who have had this same problem with this coffee maker as noted on Complaints.com and Amazon.com.

    Model
    Cuisinart Grind and Brew DGB 700BC
    Serial number
    80721G
    Bought from
    gift
    Bought
    Dec 4, 2010, about then
    Where
    Ballwin, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 68, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. No one hurt

    Made Jan 16, 2014, sent to the company Jan 28, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 12, 2014

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, chrome and black

    My Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker caught fire this morning. The warming plate appears to have overheated, starting the fire.

    Model
    DGB-700BC
    Bought from
    Gift
    Where
    Cohoes, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeema, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. No one hurt

    Made Dec 27, 2013, sent to the company Jan 6, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 21, 2014

    The product, in the report: Coffee Maker Grind and Brew

    coffee maker turned on by itself then started smoking,strong burning smell and smoke were coming out of base of unit. Had to put coffee maker in water to stop smoke from coming out. Potential house fire danger if i was not allerted to smoke by smoke detector

    Serial number
    80917c
    Bought from
    costco, Minnesota
    Bought
    Dec 9, 2008, about then
    Where
    woodbury, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart DCC-690 serries, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  20. No one hurt

    Made Nov 27, 2013, sent to the company Dec 6, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 20, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart dcc 1200 coffemaker

    This morning we came out to a horrible burning stench of our Cuisinart DCC1200 coffemaker burning. My husband says the warming plate was glowing orange/red and smoke was coming out drenching the room with the smell of burning plastic. Thankfully he was there or it could have easily burned down our kitchen. We have owned this approx 1 1/2 yrs. Due to the many numerous complaints i have seen since this happened, this product very definately should be recalled.

    Model
    dcc1200
    Serial number
    burned
    Bought from
    amazon.com
    Where
    Sonora, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. No one hurt

    Made Nov 1, 2013, sent to the company Nov 8, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 25, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Grind and Brew coffee maker model # DGB-700BC Serial number 00621C

    My Cuisinart Grind and Brew coffee maker, model # DGB-700BC Serial number 00621C, burned up and nearly caused a fire. The unit was OFF. I was sitting in the kitchen and heard a boiling sound. i looked up and saw and smelled toxic smoke coming from the bottom of the unit. it was getting worse. i unplugged the unit and it finally stopped smoking after a few minutes. had i not been there, it would have caught my kitchen on fire.

    Model
    Grind and Brew, DGB-700BC
    Serial number
    00621C
    Bought from
    Costco
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  22. No one hurt

    Made Oct 31, 2013, sent to the company Nov 7, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 2, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart coffee maker with hot water dispenser

    The Cusinart coffee maker with hot water dispenser started melting and smoking after I made coffee this morning. The maker was smoking and smelling. It smelled like burned plastic. I had to unplug to stop the smoking. I am glad I was home or the would have been a fire. I have had this maker for a little over a month. There are many reports of this on consumer reports website with this coffee maker.

    Model
    Cuininart 12 cup coffee maker with hot water dispenser
    Bought from
    Bed bath and beyond, Virginia
    Bought
    Aug 29, 2013
    Where
    Virginia beach, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. No one hurt

    Made Oct 12, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

    A Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker that I owned and purchased in August of 2010 caught on fire today while using it in the normal fashion.

    Serial number
    00514
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Aug 12, 2010
    Where
    Camp Hill, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  24. No one hurt

    Made Oct 9, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2013

    The product, in the report: Coffee Maker

    Electric Cuisinart DCC 1200 Coffee maker serial number 917 made coffee. After coffee was made the maker started smoking and was hot to touch. It melted a a mat underneath and didn’t stop smoking until was unplugged.

    Model
    DCC1200
    Serial number
    917
    Bought from
    Herbergers
    Where
    Rock Springs, Wyoming: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 38, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  25. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Oct 3, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart 12 cup programmable coffee maker

    I brewed coffee this morning in my Cuisinart Coffee Maker and went upstairs to shower. I came down to plug my cell in and my kitchen was filled with smoke that was coming out from under the unit. The unit sounded as if it were trying to brew again, popping noises and steam sounds, even though it already had brewed an hour earlier and the carafe still had several inches of coffee in it. I unplugged the unit, removed the carafe and ran with it to my garage. The underside has a metal plate and it was incredibly hot to the touch (I burned my hand when my thumb accidently hit the underside running with it to the garage. Despite being unplugged, the unit continued to smoke for about 5 minutes. I honestly believe that it could have started a fire had it not been on a granite counter and had I not come down to find the smoking unit. The unit did sustain high use - every day for about 3 years, but I’ve never had a small kitchen appliance behave that way.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    UPC
    Dont know
    Serial number
    00112 h
    Bought
    Mar 6, 2010, about then
    Where
    Leesburg, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  26. No one hurt

    Made Sep 18, 2013, sent to the company Oct 18, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 1, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart SS300 K-Cup Coffee Brewer

    I brewed a cup of coffee using a k-cup and it brewed normally. I turned the coffee maker off and within 5 minutes I heard it start up again like it was heating up. There was no water in the reservoir and I was confused because I had turned it off. I opened the k-cup lever and the heating mechanism was glowing red inside and smoke began pouring out. It smelled like hot plastic. I unplugged it and poured water into the reservoir to extinguish the heating element. I reported this to Cuisinart over the phone and they said they had not heard any other similar complaints.

    Model
    SS300
    Serial number
    20807
    Bought from
    gettington.com
    Bought
    May 1, 2013
    Where
    Austin, Texas: Other Public Property/Office
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  27. No one hurt

    Made Sep 15, 2013, sent to the company Sep 23, 2013, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart 12 Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker Model # DCC-1200

    We purchased a Cuisinart 12 Cup Coffee Maker (Model # DCC-1200) November 20, 2010. It worked flawlessly until this morning, September 15, 2013. We brewed a pot of coffee as we have nearly every day. Two cups were poured, with two cups remaining in the carafe on warm. Approximately 20 minutes later we heard a crackling, bubbling sound coming from the coffee maker. Upon investigation, we noticed the coffee was actually boiling in the carafe, the warming plate was red and smoke was coming from the underside of the unit. I immediately unplugged the unit and took it outside. Fortunately no one was injured nor was there any damage to the countertop. This was a very alarming incident, and we are fortunate we were able o detect the issue before it became worse. Upon reading reviews from other consumers of this same product, it is apparent this was not an isolated incident. We will not purchase another similar unit, and will be contacted Cuisinart.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00923 h
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Nov 20, 2010
    Where
    Earleville, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  28. No one hurt

    Made Aug 20, 2013, sent to the company Aug 27, 2013, published by CPSC Sep 11, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart 12-cup Coffee Maker, DCC-1200, Serial 00624, Black-brushed metal

    My husband had made about 8 cups of coffee and the maker still had about another cup left in it. The coffee maker had already automatically shut off. We heard popping noises and went to see why the maker was doing this. It was smoking from the bottom and when we pulled out the carafe, the burner was turning red. We unplugged the unit and took it outside. The counter was hot where the unit had been sitting. We were lucky that we had been sitting there when the unit started burning otherwise there is no doubt there would have been a house fire.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00624
    Bought from
    Macys
    Bought
    Aug 12, 2012, about then
    Where
    Dublin, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  29. No one hurt

    Made Aug 18, 2013, sent to the company Aug 26, 2013, published by CPSC Sep 10, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Brew Central Coffeemaker, Black color

    I had made coffee and came into the kitchen. I noticed the power light on the unit was not on even though I had not turned it off, so I pressed the power switch to see if it would turn on again. Nothing happened. I turned to get my coffee cup then noticed and a visible flash from the controls area, like an electrical short. Then I started smelling something burning. The warmer plate started smoking and turning red. I unplugged the unit.

    Model
    DCC-1200 Series
    Serial number
    00730
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2010, about then
    Where
    Sandy Springs, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  30. No one hurt

    Made Aug 5, 2013, sent to the company Aug 13, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 27, 2013

    The product, in the report: Programmable Coffee maker with built-in burr grinder. 12 cup.

    I had owned the DGB-700BC Cuisinart coffee maker for about 8 months, when yesterday, while making coffee (in no grind mode) with pre-ground coffee, while brewing, electrical smoke started emitting from the unit and the LCD screen went blank. It was evident the hot plate got too hot, as it left quite a burn mark on the bottom of the carafe. I unplugged it immediately. If I were in the shower and not already in the kitchen, I am not sure how bad it could have gotten. Seems like this is a way too common a problem based on what I have read online. Not worth replacing under warranty given the likelihood of this happening again. My place still reeks of electrical fire smoke 24 hours later. I would not recommend this product to my worst enemies!

    Model
    DGB-700BC
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jan 8, 2013
    Where
    Arlington, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 32, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  31. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jul 7, 2013, sent to the company Jul 15, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 29, 2013

    The product, in the report: Coffeemaker, Cuisinart 1200 Brewmaster

    My Cuisinart coffeemaker nearly caught fire this morning. If I hadn’t been home, it would have likely caused a serious fire in my home. I was walking past and it started crackling and smoking, huge billowing smoke. I immediately unplugged it and took it out to my lawn. It took a good 1/2 hour to cool down completely. The heating element was glowing and it was extremely hot.

    I also burned my hands when I picked it up to move it outdoors.

    It is the Cuisinart 12 cup 1200 model, Brewmaster.

    I have heard this has happened to many people, after reading online.

    Why hasn’t this been recalled? Is Cuisinart waiting until someone’s house actually catches on fire??

    I have owned this for less than 1year.

    Please help do something about this dangerous product!

    Model
    D1200
    UPC
    ?
    Serial number
    00804
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart Brewmaster 1200, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  32. No one hurt

    Made Jun 26, 2013, sent to the company Jul 5, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 19, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC 3650 Coffee Maker

    A Cuisinart DCC 3650 Coffee Maker caught on fire while brewing coffee. After a minor overflow, the cause of which we do not know, smoke with a strong stench of electrical burning poured out of the top and power cord hole, filling the kitchen. (The GFI for the outlet did not trip.)

    This coffee maker had been in service for less than a year, with no prior problems.

    Bought from
    Williams Sonoma
    Bought
    Nov 14, 2012, about then
    Where
    Placitas, New Mexico: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 75, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart DCC 3650 Coffee Maker, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  33. No one hurt

    Made May 20, 2013, sent to the company May 29, 2013, published by CPSC Jun 12, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart coffee maker model DCC-1200, silver and black

    Our cuisinart coffee maker, model DCC 1200 serial number 00816h, that we purchased in September 2011 broke his morning. By broke, I mean it became a serious fire hazard! My wife and I brewed a full pot, 12 cups, this morning and after drinking approximately 5 cups the coffee began to boil and the pot began making loud cracking noises followed by smoke. I immediately associated the smell of the smoke to burning electronics which I have experience dealing with due to my work in military aerospace. I am scared that if we hadn’t acted quickly to unplug the electrical power that a fire would have started and possibly caught our kitchen cabinets on fire.

    Model
    DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-cup programmable coffee maker
    UPC
    4H03
    Serial number
    00816 h
    Bought from
    JCPenny, Utah
    Bought
    Sep 3, 2011, about then
    Where
    Layton, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  34. No one hurt

    Made May 12, 2013, sent to the company May 20, 2013, published by CPSC Jun 4, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart 12 Cup Coffee Maker DCC-1200

    Re: Cuisinart Coffee Plus DCC-1200 defective.

    About 2 months ago, while we were away our cleaning lady told us that when she came to clean, our coffee maker was left on and very hot with no coffee in the carafe. The pot had been turned off before we left. She unplugged it and removed the carafe.

    Today May, 11, I heard a hissing, snapping & crackling sound, like liquid hitting the burner. Also an acrid smell. I went to the kitchen and found the coffee maker OFF but smoking. When I removed the carafe from the burner, the burner was RED HOT. In fact it looked ready to burst into flame. I immediately unplugged the coffee maker and moved everything outside.

    Had our cleaning lady not come by to clean and discovered this the first time, and had we been gone on our planned vacation (we are leaving on the 12th), our house would have burned down and yet there has been NO recall on this defective product. This is unacceptable.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00011H
    Bought from
    Bed Bath & Beyond
    Bought
    May 14, 2011, about then
    Where
    Sumner, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 66, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  35. Not said

    Made May 4, 2013, sent to the company May 13, 2013, published by CPSC May 28, 2013

    The product, in the report: 8 oz. bean hopper with a sealed lid to prevent moisture Burr grinder automatically grinds beans before brewing Strength selector – choose coffee strength: strong, medium or mild Grind control – program the amount of coffee you want to grind: choose from 2 to 12 cups Gold tone commercial style permanent filter Charcoal water filter removes impurities 24-hour fully programmable 12-cup (5 ounces each) capacity Brew Pause™ feature lets you enjoy a cup before brewing is finished Adjustable auto-shutoff (0-4 hours) Grind-off feature 2 to 4 cup feature integrated into unit Limited 3-year Warranty BPA Free

    We have had TWO Grind & Brew™ 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker’s short out, smell like burning plastic, and fill the house with smoke. Both times, I smelled the smoke and immediately unplugged and took the device outside. Thankfully, I was not in the shower, or asleep (my husband brews coffee and leaves it warming for me when he goes to work). The first coffee maker lasted just under 2 yrs, and Cuisinart gladly sent us a newer model, DGB-700BC, free of charge (as long as we paid the $20 shipping to send the broken unit back to their facility). The newer model has lasted under 1 year and imploded on itself this morning, May 4, 2013. Will be calling Cuisinart to insure they are aware of this problem.

    UPDATE FROM CONSUMER: The Cuisinart Brew & Grind, 12 cup, Automatic Coffee Maker, Model # DGB-700BC is DANGEROUS. The heating element CAUGHT FIRE. The plastic located between the heating element and the warming plate, CAUGHT FIRE and started to melt. Our house would have burnt down if the electricity to the coffee maker was not disconnected.

    Model
    DGB-700BC
    Serial number
    20921Y
    Bought from
    Free replacement from Cuisinart
    Bought
    Nov 8, 2012, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  36. No one hurt

    Made May 1, 2013, sent to the company May 9, 2013, published by CPSC May 23, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart FlavorBrew 12-Cup Coffeemaker. DCC-750 Series. Brown housing unit and glass carafe. Has an automatic timer on it.

    I had my 12 cup Cuisinart coffee maker set to go off on the timer. It went off and made the water. After it finished I heard popping noise and the smell of acrid plastic. Thankfully I was home and in the kitchen. I went over and took the glass carafe off the burner and then unplugged the unit. The bottom metal warmer plate was sparking to the point of orange embers. I took the unit outside as the sparking continued even after unplugging it. Had I had papers on the counter close to the unit I surely would have had a much larger fire on my hands.

    Model
    DCC-750 BK
    UPC
    0-8627902511-1
    Serial number
    00907
    Bought from
    JC Penney
    Bought
    Jan 30, 2010
    Where
    Chesapeake, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  37. Not said

    Made Apr 26, 2013, sent to the company May 6, 2013, published by CPSC May 20, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew Coffeemaker, Model DGB-700 Series, 12-cup glass pot, holds 1/2 pound of beans.

    After grinding and brewing coffee in our 5-yr. old Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew, Model DGB-700 Series, the warming plate remained on and overheated. The unit began emitting a dense smoke which smelled like burning plastic. The smoky smell stayed in the room for 4 to 6 hours after unplugging and removing the coffee pot from the premises. For more very similar reports of incidents with the Cuisinart Grind & Brew, go to cuisinartsucks.com. Cuisinart is aware of these incidents but has not recalled these machines. They claim that there is a safety turn off in the machine and that an actual fire could not have happened. IF YOU ARE USING ONE OF THESE MACHINES, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TURNING IT OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER BREWING.

    Model
    DGB-700
    Bought from
    Kohl’s, Illinois
    Bought
    Jan 30, 2008
    Where
    Glencoe, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  38. No one hurt

    Made Apr 1, 2013, sent to the company Apr 9, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 23, 2013

    The product, in the report: Electric coffee maker with a grinder at the top of the machine.

    At approximately 10:30 AM on the morning of March 30, 2013, I walked into the kitchen and found smoke coming up from my Cuisinart coffee maker. I immediately unplugged the machine, but smoke continued to waft upward from the bottom of the machine. I moved the coffee maker into the sink and submerged it in water, and after a few minutes, the electric fire was finally doused.

    At 11:00 AM, I called the Cuisinart customer service number and reported the fire. [REDACTED] answered the call and apologized for the situation; he asked for the model number and serial number, and then apologized again because he said that there was nothing that could be done. [REDACTED] explained that because the serial number indicated that the coffee maker was one year outside of the warranty period that there was nothing that he could do because it was “too far outside” the warranty period.

    Model
    DGB-900BC
    Serial number
    90302C
    Where
    San Francisco, California: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  39. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Mar 22, 2013, sent to the company Apr 1, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central. Black and Silver

    Just made coffee and while 1 person got their coffee I was going to get mine. Started to smell burning and went in kitchen to check, and I saw a lot of smoke coming from coffee machine. I moved it so I could make sure unplugged and not on something flammable at which time it lightly burnt my finger that bumped into it. It smoked for another 5 minutes or so before stopping

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Where
    olney, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 25, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  40. No one hurt

    Made Mar 7, 2013, sent to the company Mar 18, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Model: DCC-1200 Serial #: 00715 h

    I purchased a Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker from Amazon.com on January 18, 2012. It is programmed to automatically brew coffee at 6 A.M. every morning. This morning, at around 6:30 AM, I heard strange noises in the kitchen. I went in to investigate and saw smoke coming from the coffee maker and the base was glowing orange. I quickly unplugged it, removed the coffee pot, and carried the coffee maker outside the house. I hate to think what would have happened if I had slept in or been at the other end of the house and not heard the noise.

    I looked on Amazon.com and noticed quite a few reviews that mention overheating and fires: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-1200BCH-Central-Programmable-Coffeemaker/product-reviews/B000H4C5FC/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0

    I think this product is dangerous and should be investigated.

    Thanks, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00715 h
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jan 18, 2012
    Where
    Cary, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  41. No one hurt

    Made Feb 19, 2013, sent to the company Mar 6, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 21, 2013

    The product, in the report: Quisinart Fully Automatic Burr Grind and Brew Coffee Maker Model DGB-700BC

    I have owned two Quisinart Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Coffee Makers (Model DCC-790 and Model DGB-700BC). The DCC-790 worked well for little over a year and then the warming plate began to smoke and burn. I replaced that model with the DGB-700BC which has worked well for about a year until the warming plate also caught fire on Sunday, February 17, 2013.

    In both cases, the auto-timer was used so that the coffee would be ready on awakening. In each case, the burning began about an hour after the coffee was finished brewing. Coincidentally and luckily, I was in the kitchen each time when the coffeemaker began to burn. Otherwise, it could have certainly caused a house fire.

    Over the last 2 days I have read numerous reports online complaining about these and/or similar Quisinart models with fire hazard issues.

    I believe this product is a safety hazard that could cause injury or death especially if turned on and left unattended.

    Model
    DGB-700BC
    Serial number
    00621C
    Bought from
    Quisinart replacement for Model DCC-790
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Covington, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Quisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  42. No one hurt

    Made Feb 19, 2013, sent to the company Mar 18, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2013

    The product, in the report: Automatic Drip 12 cup Coffeemaker

    The consumer says yesterday morning when starting the coffee maker, all of a sudden he heard a crackling sound. He says that the bottom level of his house was filled with smoke. He says the unit was off when he went to check it. He says that it was burning and melting however.

    He saw many reports online on his exact same make and model. he contacted the manufacturer yesterday who said the unit is not on recall and they offered to replace it. He refused stating he does not want another one. The consumer feels the unit is a severe hazard.

    He said all the plastic melted and wiring was melted as well. he says this happened within seconds. He says the unit was not brewing at the time of the incident but was in “warm” mode.

    The consumer would like to add that it gave off a very strong melted plastic odor. He says that if they were not home at the time, this incident could have caused their house to burn down.

    Model
    DCC-1100
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Feb 15, 2012, about then
    Where
    Uniontown, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  43. No one hurt

    Made Feb 10, 2013, sent to the company Feb 20, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 7, 2013

    The product, in the report: Automatic coffee maker

    Recently ordered Cuisinart model DCC-2800 coffeemaker, serial #20112. Product appears to have been assembled incorrectly at factory. Appears to be a DCC-2800 body with a DCC-2900 control panel installed. Cannot set auto off time for the warming plate. Warming plate heats up when brew setting is selected. Don’t know if there is an electrical hazard or not.

    Model
    DCC-2800
    Serial number
    20112
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Paducah, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  44. No one hurt

    Made Jan 15, 2013, sent to the company Mar 13, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 27, 2013

    The product, in the report: 12 cup coffee maker (programmable)

    The consumer says she was making coffee. She had two cups out of it. She stepped outside to take the trash out. She came back inside, went into the kitchen and immediately smelled wire burning. She looked over and saw sparks flying out of the base of the machine. She says their was also a lot of smoke. The consumer unplugged the unit, picked it up, walked out the back door and set it on her patio.

    The consumer contacted the manufacturer who said they have never heard of this and never had a complaint. They told her the unit is not on recall. They said the best they can do is replace the exact same unit. This is after going onto CPSC’s web site and her reading off several complaints to them.

    Model
    DCC-1100 Series
    Bought from
    Kroger’s
    Bought
    May 25, 2012
    Where
    Unspecified: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  45. No one hurt

    Made Jan 3, 2013, sent to the company Jan 18, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 4, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Grind & Brew 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker Model # DCC-690 Serial # 80602C

    Cuisinart DCC-690 series Grind & Brew 10-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker; unit malfunctioned (grinder spontaneously turned on), and then caught fire. Large amounts of smoke emanated from base, under burner. I unplugged it and removed it from the house. Once unplugged, the smoke eventually stopped.

    Over the two or three weeks prior to this incident, the unit would often turn on or off by itself. Sometimes, the grinder would spontaneously start up. More recently, the grinder would spontaneously start and not stop after the normal amount of time, running indefinitely.

    Model
    DCC-690
    Serial number
    80602C
    Bought from
    Costco
    Bought
    Dec 10, 2008, about then
    Where
    San Marcos, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 7, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  46. No one hurt

    Made Dec 18, 2012, sent to the company Jan 8, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 23, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Brew Central Coffeemaker DCC-1200

    After brewing a pot of coffee, the Cuisinart Brew Central Coffeemaker DCC-1200 started to snap, pop and smoke. We unplugged the unit and took it outside where it continued to smoke and melt from the inside. Our house had a lot of plastic smoke smell in it. The counter underneath the machine was black and was starting to burn. We are no longer using the unit. It was smoking from underneath the plate and out of the top.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00702 H
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  47. No one hurt

    Made Dec 18, 2012, sent to the company Jan 8, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 23, 2013

    The product, in the report: Drip coffer maker

    Cuisinart drip coffee maker model DCC-1200 electrical components at the bottom of the appliance started smoking and caught on fire. Was able to unplug the unit, stick it in the sink, and douse it with water to put out the small fire.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00723
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Where
    Fort Collins, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 49, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  48. No one hurt

    Made Dec 1, 2012, sent to the company Dec 20, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2013

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Black Coffee Maker

    We bought a Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup coffee maker on 12/5/2010. Today, long after the coffee was finished brewing the coffee maker started smoking (burning electronics smell). Luckily, we were home and unplugged it before it caught on fire. Took it outside and now our whole kitchen smells like burnt plastic.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00507
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Dec 5, 2010
    Where
    Annandale, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  49. No one hurt

    Made Nov 15, 2012, sent to the company Dec 12, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 28, 2012

    The product, in the report: DCC-1200 Cuisinart Brew Central 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker with glass carafe, black plastic casing and chrome finish

    On November 14, 2012, my DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Coffee Maker finished brewing 8 cups of coffee, out of which 2 cups were poured. The coffeemaker was purchased in 9/2010. About 45 minutes later, I noticed a loud popping, hissing and cracking noise coming from the machine while I was in another part of the house. I found the coffee maker to be off (operating light was not lit), and the coffee inside the carafe was on a hard boil. The coffee maker had what seemed like a combination of smoke and steam (smelled like burnt coffee and burning plastic) coming from underneath the carafe and underneath the unit altogether. I immediately unplugged it and took it outside to avoid chance of fire and setting off the building fire alarms. It continued to smoke outside for approximately 10 minutes. I also noticed what appeared like some of the plastic had melted onto the glass carafe.

    I contacted Cuisinart on 11/15/12, who offered to replace it for me at no charge on the condition that I cut off the cord from my defective machine and mail it in at my expense. The customer service rep said she had never heard of this happening before and did not know of any recall/ safety concerns associated with this product.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00406
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Sep 14, 2010
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  50. No one hurt

    Made Nov 5, 2012, sent to the company Nov 26, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 10, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Flavor Brew 10 cup coffee maker CBC-1600 series

    Cuisinart coffee maker started to smoke as it was completing a full brew cycle. It was hot to the touch and produced a burning insulation smell. I unplugged it and placed it outside on the patio.

    Model
    CBC 1600
    Serial number
    00109
    Bought from
    Costco, California
    Bought
    Mar 24, 2010
    Where
    Rohnert Park, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 67, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  51. No one hurt

    Made Nov 3, 2012, sent to the company Nov 15, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 30, 2012

    The product, in the report: Coffee maker 12 cup programmable drip type

    Coffee maker started smoking from the back and bottom.

    Model
    DCC-1100
    Serial number
    90401
    Bought from
    Kohl’s, Georgia
    Bought
    Nov 5, 2010, about then
    Where
    Woodstock, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  52. No one hurt

    Made Nov 2, 2012, sent to the company Nov 16, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 3, 2012

    The product, in the report: Coffee maker

    Coffee maker began to emitting smoke during routine operation. Smoke came out of the bottom of the unit and from seam around burner/warmer directly underneath coffee pot. There was a strong smell of burning plastic.

    Model
    cbc 00
    UPC
    none listed
    Serial number
    00715h
    Bought from
    Costco
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Sylvania, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 49, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  53. No one hurt

    Made Oct 29, 2012, sent to the company Nov 15, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 30, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DC-1200 coffeemaker

    Coffeemaker made gurgling noise then smoked from electrical fire

    Model
    DC-1200
    Serial number
    91208h
    Bought from
    gift
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Orange, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart DC-1200, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  54. No one hurt

    Made Oct 22, 2012, sent to the company Dec 20, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2013

    The product, in the report: coffee maker

    The consumer says he noticed water all over his counter near the coffee pot. He noticed that the warmer plate is corroded.

    He says water must have been leaking for sometime. He says the water can get onto the electrical warming coil and could cause it to spark up and flame.

    The consumer contacted the manufacturer today who offered a replacement but said he is responsible for shipping and handling.

    Model
    DCC1100
    Serial number
    10422
    Bought from
    Meyers
    Bought
    Apr 16, 2012, about then
    Where
    Sheridan, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  55. No one hurt

    Made Oct 21, 2012, sent to the company Oct 31, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 15, 2012

    The product, in the report: electric coffee maker

    Coffee maker (Cuisinart DCC-1200), in “off” position, started boiling coffee (c. 1 cup remaining in carafe) on its own. When examined more closely, noticed smoke coming out of rear at cord. Unplugged unit and took outside. Turned over to see smoke pouring out of bottom metal plate. Potential house fire averted.

    Model
    Cuisinart DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00426 h
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Jun 26, 2010
    Where
    Lambertville, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  56. No one hurt

    Made Oct 20, 2012, sent to the company Oct 31, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 15, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Coffeemaker Model number DCC-1100 series. Cuisinart Classic programmable 12-cup. Black.

    My Cuisinart coffeemaker was set up to come on automatically in the morning. It made coffee as usual and I came out from the bedroom and the kitchen was smokey and smelled like burning plastic. The coffeepot was burning. It was less than 3 years old and had always worked fine. There were no flames, probably because I quickly unplugged it and put it in the sink. But there was smoke and burning plastic smell. I had to air out the house. It was on a granite counter top, so there was no damage to the counter.

    Model
    DCC-1100
    Serial number
    00427
    Bought from
    Lowe’s
    Bought
    Oct 3, 2010
    Where
    Camillus, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  57. No one hurt

    Made Oct 16, 2012, sent to the company Oct 24, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Brew Central DCC 1200 coffee pot.

    I had just walked down the hall when I heard popping noises. So by time I entered the kitchen, I figured it was the coffee pot making the noises. As I got closer, I was confused because there were no lights on and the timer window was blank but it was still plugged in. It was still on before this had happened. I pulled the carafe out and noticed the bottom was glowing red. Then, it started to smoke. I quickly pulled the plug and took it out back on the patio where it continued to smoke for another 10 minutes. Cuisinart DCC1200 SN: 91120 h

    Model
    Cuisinart Brew Central DC 1200
    UPC
    I don’t know
    Serial number
    91120 h
    Bought from
    I don’t remember
    Where
    Oregon City, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 44, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  58. No one hurt

    Made Oct 16, 2012, sent to the company Oct 24, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black/Chrome Coffee Maker

    Jan 2011, we purchased a Cuisinart DCC-1200 12 cup coffee maker, serial # 00804H from Amazon.com. It worked well until this week, when during making coffee it began to pop, smoke, hiss, and sounded/smelled like an electrical fire. Smoke was coming from out of the unit long after we unplugged it.

    While researching this on line, it appears to be a common problem with this unit. Cuisinart is sending a replacement and asked only for the cord back, so obviously they know where the problem originates. This is a fire hazard, especially if it’s on it’s auto-feature and no one is in the room with it.

    Thanks

    Model
    Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable
    Serial number
    00804H
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Jan 11, 2011, about then
    Where
    St. Louis, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  59. No one hurt

    Made Oct 12, 2012, sent to the company Oct 22, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Coffee Maker Model DCC-1200, Serial Number 00630 h

    We have a Cuisinart DCC-1200 coffee maker that is 18 months old. After brewing a pot of coffee, smoke started coming out from under the warming plate that the carafe sits on. No fire was noticed, only smoke.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00630 h
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2010, about then
    Where
    NEDERLAND, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  60. No one hurt

    Made Oct 11, 2012, sent to the company Oct 19, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 2, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Series Brew Central Coffee Maker in Black Matte finish

    My husband was brewing coffee in our Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central Coffee Maker. He has just finished brewing and poured his first cup of coffee. He then walked into the dining area to have his cup of coffee, when he heard hissing and popping, returned to the kitchen, and the coffee maker had smoke coming out of it. The display went out when this happened and he immediately pulled the plug on the unit.

    I researched the history online of any potential problems with this unit, and found numerous complaints, but no recalls by the manufacturer.

    I wanted to report this so that any future consumers can be aware of this fire hazard and hopefully have Cuisinart issue a recall of the product.

    I will be contacting Cuisinart today to file a complaint and discuss the warranty.

    Model
    Cuisinart DCC-1200 Series Brew Central Coffeemaker
    UPC
    8627900508
    Serial number
    00514 h
    Bought from
    Bed, Bath & Beyond #487, Massachusetts
    Bought
    Sep 10, 2010
    Where
    Sandwich, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart DCC-1200 Series Brew Central Coffee Maker, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  61. No one hurt

    Made Sep 29, 2012, sent to the company Oct 9, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffee Maker

    Cuisinart DCC-1200 approximately 18 mos old made popping and crackling sounds that alerted me to an overheating element after coffee maker auto shutoff. After unplugging, coffee maker started smoking at base and was extremely hot. I was able to avert a full fire situation by being present and alerted to the issue so that I could take extreme actions of un plugging and removing from my house.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00420 h
    Bought from
    Bed Bath and Beyond, Texas
    Bought
    Apr 30, 2011, about then
    Where
    Bedford, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 54, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  62. No one hurt

    Made Sep 25, 2012, sent to the company Oct 25, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 8, 2012

    The product, in the report: Coffee 12 cup maker

    The consumer stated that she made coffee and approximately 30 minutes later she heard a loud noise coming from the coffee maker. The consumer stated that she smelled a burning odor and saw smoke coming bottom of the coffee maker.

    The consumer stated that she unplugged the coffee maker. The consumer stated that it was extremely hot. The consumer stated that it was emitting smoke for approximately 5 minutes.

    The consumer stated that she would not use the coffee maker because she was afraid.

    The consumer stated that she will be contacting the manufacturer to file a complaint.

    The consumer believes this product should be investigated do to the fire and burning hazard that it poses to the consumer.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    91116
    Bought from
    Elder-Beerman, Ohio
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Zanesville, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  63. No one hurt

    Made Sep 24, 2012, sent to the company Nov 8, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart 12 cup coffee maker

    (09/08/2012) The consumer stated that she was in the kitchen and she heard a popping noise. She looked at the cupboard and saw white smoke coming from underneath the coffee pot. The coffee maker had been on for about a hour. She unplugged it and took the carafe out. The warming plate was discolored and making popping noises. She took the coffee pot outside because it smelled like it was burning. The countertop where it had been sitting was hot to the touch.

    The consumer stated that she was fortunate that she was home at the time. She has not ussed the “new” coffee pot they sent he rbecause she is afraid of the same thing happening. She doesn’t want a fire in her house.

    (09/08/2012) The consumer stated that she called the manufacturer and was advised to write a letter indicating what had happened. They sent her a new coffee maker and was advised to return hers.

    Model
    DCC1100BK
    Serial number
    10617
    Bought from
    Kohl’s, Ohio
    Bought
    Feb 15, 2012, about then
    Where
    North Olsmsted, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  64. No one hurt

    Made Sep 23, 2012, sent to the company Oct 1, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 16, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Model CBC-00 Serial # 00722 12 cup coffee maker

    Cuisinart CBC-00 (about 1.5 yrs old) started hissing, popping, and emitting smoke. Indicator showed power off though we had made coffee about 30 minutes earlier. Even after being unplugged and taken outside unit smelled strongly of melted/burned plastic. If we had not been herre this could have resulted in a structural fire.

    Model
    CBC-00
    Serial number
    00722
    Bought from
    Costco, Arizona
    Bought
    Jun 14, 2011, about then
    Where
    Scottsdale, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  65. No one hurt

    Made Sep 21, 2012, sent to the company Oct 1, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 16, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart classic 12 cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-1100 (black)

    This morning, my Cuisinart DCC-1100 Series coffee pot (of several years) began to smoke. I regularly set it to brew automatically in the morning. As I was sitting at the kitchen table, I noticed that the machine was making an unusual popping/clicking sound. I didn’t pay much attention until I heard it again, and the noise didn’t sound like the normal clicks of brewing, since the coffee was already made. I noticed the red “on” light was off, which I didn’t do, and the pot wasn’t set to turn off automatically for another hour. (We just had GFI outlets installed because we just moved into an older home). Then as I went over to inspect the machine, I noticed and smelled plastic burning and saw smoke coming up around the coffee pot. I immediately unplugged it, and took it outside. If I had not been at home or if I had forgotten to turn it off today and waited for the auto shut-off, I could have had a kitchen fire after I went to work. Nobody would have been home!

    I researched online and found a thread of similar complaints: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/cuisinart.html

    Thanks for your time, [REDACTED]

    Model
    DCC-1100BK
    Bought from
    Sears, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Sep 1, 2009, about then
    Where
    Elizabeth, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  66. No one hurt

    Made Sep 18, 2012, sent to the company Nov 8, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2012

    The product, in the report: Coffee maker 12 cup

    The consumer stated that she was making coffee and the coffee maker was on for approximately 5 minutes. The consumer stated that she heard a loud noise and then started to smell a plastic burning odor and decided to check where it was coming from.

    The consumer stated that she noticed that smoke was coming from the hot plate area of the coffee maker. The consumer stated that she noticed the smell was stronger from back of the coffee maker. The consumer unplugged the coffee maker and took it outside the house.

    The consumer stated that she opened all the windows to let the smell out of the house. No one was injured.

    The consumer stated that she would no longer use it.

    The consumer stated that she will not be contacting the manufacturer.

    The consumer believes this product should be investigated due to the fire hazard that it poses to the consumer.

    Model
    DCC-1100
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    00531
    Bought from
    Bed Bath & Beyond, Massachusetts
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Westborough, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  67. No one hurt

    Made Sep 11, 2012, sent to the company Sep 19, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 3, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart CHW-12 Coffee Plus 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Hot Water System, Black/Stainless

    I hear this popping, cracking sound. I go back to the kitchen and my Coffee Carafe is boiling and all this smoke is coming out of the bottom of the coffee maker.

    Model
    CHW-12
    Serial number
    00901
    Bought from
    Sears, Virginia
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Alexandria, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 54, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  68. No one hurt

    Made Sep 10, 2012, sent to the company Nov 23, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: electic coffee maker

    (9/8/2012) The consumer made a pot of coffee and left for a few minutes. When he returned, he noticed a burning odor. As he walked toward the coffee maker he saw smoke coming from the burner and that it was bright red in color. The consumer immediately unplugged the unit and placed the unit outside for fear of a fire. (9/8/2012) The manufacturer was contacted via email, but the consumer has yet to receive a response from the email he sent.

    Model
    DCC1200
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Kohl’s, New Jersey
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2012
    Where
    Denville, New Jersey: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  69. No one hurt

    Made Sep 9, 2012, sent to the company Sep 17, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 1, 2012

    The product, in the report: Coffee Maker

    This morning, while brewing coffee in our Cuisinart DCC-1200 coffee maker, we heard a loud grinding, popping noise coming from the coffee maker. When we went over to the counter where the coffee maker was we saw smoke coming out of the bottom of it and it was producing a horrible electrical burning smell. We immediately unplugged the unit and took it outside. After the smoke subsided and the unit cooled down, we inspected it. The problem seemed to be in the heating element of the unit where the burner was causing the plastic base of the coffee maker to melt and subsequently smoke around the electrical cord of it.

    After this happened, we found on the Cuisinart website under Consumer Affairs that there are many reports indicating a similar problem with this model. This is very disappointing as it appears to be a somewhat common issue, and this coffee maker is also rather expensive. This is the second coffee maker by Cusinart (same model) that we’ve had within six years. The first one was the same version of this but stainless steel versus plastic. That one just stopped working after about 3 years. When looking to replace that one, it appeared that Cuisinart replaced it with this plastic version.

    Thankfully, we were nearby the kitchen when our coffee maker started burning and smoking so we could take care of it immediately and avoid a larger fire. We will no longer purchase Cuisinart, and hope that this specific make and model coffee maker will be recalled to protect other consumers.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00526
    Bought from
    Bed, Bath & Beyond, Illinois
    Bought
    Apr 7, 2010, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart DCC-1200, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  70. No one hurt

    Made Sep 7, 2012, sent to the company Sep 17, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 1, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Coffee Maker Model No: DCC-1200

    Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffee Maker:

    Turned on “Brew” setting in the morning. Approximately five minutes later, the unit began smoking and the smell of burning plastic filled the house. The On/Off light was off, but the coffee in the carafe was boiling and the metal plate beneath was bright red. I quickly unplugged the unit and removed it outdoors where it continued to smoke for several seconds.

    Model
    GB-DCC1200
    UPC
    086279110282
    Bought from
    Macy’s
    Bought
    Aug 12, 2010, about then
    Where
    Pennington, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  71. No one hurt

    Made Sep 5, 2012, sent to the company Sep 13, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 27, 2012

    The product, in the report: Brew Central Coffeemaker

    When I got up I turned my Cuisinart DCC1200 coffee maker on and shortly after it brewed I heard popping and hissing sounds and went to look at it. I saw smoke pouring from the electrical cord hole. The unit showed that it was off. I immediately unplugged it and put it outside. I’m thankful that I had forgotten to set the timer the night before.

    I emailed Cuisinart Customer service and this is their reply:Thank you for your inquiry. Based on the information you have provided, your unit is within the limited warranty period and can be set up for replacement. However, our warranty does not include shipping and processing fees. We ask that you cover the cost of shipping the defective power cord to Cuisinart. What we would require you to do is unplug the old unit, take a pair of scissors, and cut the power cord one inch from the Coffee Maker base. We recommend that you use a traceable insured delivery service. Once we have received your mailing information a Service Notification number will be created and an e-mail will be sent back to you with instruction on how to proceed on returning your defective unit. If you prefer, we welcome you to call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-726-0190 with this information. Please keep in mind the Customer Service Agent will not have access to your e-mail information. The hours of operation are 7 AM -11 PM EST Monday through Friday and 9 AM - 5:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, excluding major holidays.

    Since this happened I have read numerous complaints regarding the same problem. Why hasn’t this product been recalled? Does someone have to lose their home or their life?

    Model
    DCC-1200
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    00514
    Bought from
    Bed Bath & Beyond
    Bought
    Jun 28, 2010, about then
    Where
    Glendale, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 58, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  72. No one hurt

    Made Sep 5, 2012, sent to the company Sep 13, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 27, 2012

    The product, in the report: 12 cup programable coffee maker

    Brewed coffee with our less than year old cuisinart coffee maker, about 30 minutes after brewing the warming plate started to make a little noise and than started smoking up the room. When I saw the smoke I unplugged it.

    This coffee maker has an automatic shut off timer. So if I had left for work, would my house have burned to the ground ? Or would my two dogs have died from the smoke filled air ?

    Is this a problem that the company knows about ?

    Model
    DCC-1100
    Serial number
    10401
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  73. No one hurt

    Made Sep 3, 2012, sent to the company Sep 11, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 25, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Brew Central Coffemaker, DCC-1200 Series.

    I have a Cuisinart Brew Central Coffeemaker, DCC-1200 Series. A few days ago after brewing a pot, I noticed (thankfully) that the coffee in the carafe was boiling vigorously. The unit was obviously overheating. I unplugged the unit.

    This seems to be a serious fire hazard.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    80714
    Where
    Southport, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  74. No one hurt

    Made Aug 31, 2012, sent to the company Sep 11, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 25, 2012

    The product, in the report: Coffee Maker Cuisinart CUI DCC-1200BCH or near equivilant. product was 2 years old

    Cuisinart CUI DCC-1200BCH (or near equivilant) 2 year old Coffee maker caught fire after brewing and in the “warming pot” cycle. Melt down, burned plastic, smoke, but no flame

    Model
    CUI DCC-1200BCH
    Bought from
    department stare, Pennsylvania
    Where
    West Chester, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  75. No one hurt

    Made Aug 30, 2012, sent to the company Sep 11, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 25, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Automatic Coffee Maker. Black in color, 12 cup.

    We have had Cuisinart automatic coffee maker for about 1 year. When brewing a new pot of coffee I set it to “Auto On” and it will start at the set time and turn off at the set time. When it has already turned off and I want some of the remaining coffee, I turn it to “Brew”, the heating plate comes on and reheats the coffee.

    Yesterday morning when I got up the machine had already cut off at the set time, I wanted to reheat the coffee, so I turned it to “Brew” and pushed on. I went to the bathroom and returned in about 30 seconds and the kitchen was full of smoke, coming from the coffee maker. I unplugged the machine and took it outside, where it continued to smoke for several minutes. The Teflon coating on the heat plate was burned and peeling, the plastic of the machine, near the heating plate was starting to melt. Had I not returned to the kitchen as quickly as I did, this could have set my house on fire. The serial # 90603.

    Model
    DCC-1100
    UPC
    ?
    Serial number
    90603
    Bought from
    Macy’s
    Bought
    Dec 22, 2009
    Where
    Lees Summit, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 69, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  76. No one hurt

    Made Aug 27, 2012, sent to the company Sep 5, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: Electric Coffee Maker

    I brewed a pot of coffee like normal yesterday morning. About an hour after the pot finished brewing, I heard a splattering noise in the kitchen. It sounded like eggs frying in a hot pan of butter. I found that the sound was coming from my coffee maker. The coffee was boiling! Smoke was billowing out from the burner. The smell was awful. The on/off light was not on. I switched the lever back and forth and the light wouldn’t come on. It looked off, but the boiling continued until I unplugged the coffee maker. We will not use it again. I hope you will recall the coffee maker before someones house burns down. I am so thankful I was home when the incident happened. This coffee maker has an auto shut off feature, but it failed and can’t be trusted in the future.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00811 h
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Huntsville, Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  77. 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: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffee Maker

    Cuisinart DCC-1200 coffee maker overheated and started smoking. Had brewed a pot of coffee and the carafe w/ coffee in it was on the warmer. Heard sizzling noises from the coffee maker, saw smoke/steam/fumes coming from the warmer plate area and smelled smoke or burning electrical component. Clock had shut-off. Unplugged unit immediately. Unit was 2 years + 2 months old. No prior problems. Researched unit on Amazon and discovered similar reports from other consumers. Then searched Cuisinart DCC-1200 fire hazard and found many other instances. Cuisinart claims their built-in safety feature automatically shuts-down the unit in case of overheating.

    Model
    Cuisinart DCC-1200
    Serial number
    91215h
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Redondo Beach, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  78. No one hurt

    Made Aug 24, 2012, sent to the company Sep 5, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Coffee Maker model DGB-700BC

    We own a Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew model DGB-700BC coffee maker. My husband is awake for work day around 4:30 a.m. and I normally sleep until approximately around the time my husband leaves, or shortly thereafter. The program was set to start the brew process at 4:30 a.m., as is customary in our home. My husband awakened me in a bit of a panic to say that he, needed my assistance to determine the root cause of the smell of electrical smoke in our kitchen. We quickly determined that it was the coffee pot, and observed a thin trial of white smoke arising from the lower back portion of the unit. The unit was immediately unplugged, never again to be plugged in; at least not in our home. I was unnerved to imagine how the story would be told if the unit over-heated after my husband left if I were not yet awake! After locating online similar stories from various other consumers, I called Cuisinart. The agent never requested the age of the unit nor purchase date, but I assume this is because we are on file with their company - the unit in question was the replacement of a warranted unit that failed less than two years before. I was advised that I’d receive the shipment in 7-10 business days. Outrageous!! Surely Cuisinart, if any company, can understand the plight of a rural-living, work-from-home, happily-caffeine-addicted customer who would have to travel approximately 10 miles one way for a commercially made cup of Joe! What’s more, I would hope that my circumstances are not so usual and customary that they would have great difficulty meeting the demand of expediting a shipment to customers who experienced their unit over-heating. After failed efforts with the CSR, her supervisor promised 5-7 business days. It took a voice mail to the director of customer service (which was rapidly returned), and a call to a very competent professional in risk management who was able and willing to do the needful before I was assured that I should expect the package about 1 business day later. I was advised that Cuisinart coffee makers are equipped with 3 (I assume that 2 are for fault tolerance) thermal fuses that prevent the unit from actually catching fire, and to Cuisinart’s credit, I do not find any reports of consumers observing flames after such an incident. However, it’s worth noting that the unit does overheat enough to generate smoke. Also, sparing the minor details of difficulties such as receptionists who want to route you back to customer service or keep you on indefinite hold, or CSRs who direct the customer to corporate, but cannot provide the contact telephone number this experience was akin to a tooth extraction minus even local anesthesia. Compare this to my original warranty replacement was very easy and uneventful, and I’m left baffled for an explanation.

    Model
    DGB-700BC
    Serial number
    00330C
    Bought from
    Cuisinart
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Holland, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 48, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  79. Hurt, care not known

    Made Aug 22, 2012, sent to the company Aug 31, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Coffee Maker, model number DCC 1200, serial number 00917h, black & chrome model.

    I have the Cuisinart DCC 1200 in Black & Chrome, purchased at Macy’s in 2010. I programmed the coffee maker to go off at 6:30 a.m. I was in the kitchen making breakfast at 7:20 when I started to smell something weird & then heard some popping & crackling noises. Upon looking around, I noticed the smoke coming from the coffee maker! I unplugged it quickly and took it into the garage before it woke up my 4 children from the smoke alarm and burned my hand in the process.

    My concern is that if I hadn’t been awake yet, the potential for a fire could have caused more serious damage, including being life threatening.

    Upon googling this, I found numerous complaints about this particular model from Cuisinart and it’s disheartening to know that this is something that’s a known problem yet still being sold. I have left a message at Cuisinart and have no idea what their recourse is but I’m concerned about purchasing another one of their products.

    Model
    DCC 1200
    Serial number
    00917h
    Bought from
    Macy’s
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Kalamazoo, Michigan: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 38, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  80. No one hurt

    Made Aug 22, 2012, sent to the company Aug 31, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: Electric coffee maker, drip style, 12 cup Model DC 1100

    Coffee maker overheated. Liquid in pot began boiling, smoke emitted from back of machine. Odor indicating electrical fire or smoldering was detected. Power switch apparently inoperative. Power indicator light not functioning.

    Model
    DC 1100
    Bought
    Nov 30, 2010, about then
    Where
    Lexington, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  81. Hurt, care not known

    Made Aug 21, 2012, sent to the company Aug 31, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart model DCC-1100 12-cup programmable coffee maker, black.

    My wife made a small pot of coffee successfully but before removing pot to fill cup was confronted with tremendous odor as though something was burning and/or melting. Didn’t recognize source immediately but became bad enough to alarm children upstairs. Upon realizing coffee making was to blame, unplugged unit and burned hand trying to move off counter. Pot holder needed to remove unit outdoors. Very surprised counter top didn’t melt. Warming plate beneath carafe was clearly so hot as to melt unit’s internals. Second unit to suffer similar fate. Good unit but not worth potential grievous injury. Unit involved is Cuisinart programmable drip coffee maker perhaps 3 years old. Whether it be 3 months or 5 years, I don’t believe there ought be a time limit attached to consumer safety.

    Model
    DCC-1100
    UPC
    i do not know
    Serial number
    10310
    Bought from
    Kohl’s, Massachusetts
    Bought
    Aug 18, 2009
    Where
    Mansfield, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  82. No one hurt

    Made Aug 21, 2012, sent to the company Jun 24, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 9, 2013

    The product, in the report: Coffee maker

    The consumer stated that she had the coffee maker on. The consumer stated that she came back in the kitchen and the LCD was blanked and the hot plate was red hot. The consumer stated that the hot plate was emitting smoke and it was it had an electrical burning odor.

    The consumer stated that she unplugged the coffee maker and took it outside. The consumer stated that she did not use the product after the incident.

    The consumer stated that she was not injured.

    The consumer stated that she returned the coffee maker to the retailer and they offered another product. The consumer decided to get another coffee maker, but from another brand.

    The consumer believes this product poses a fire hazard and should be investigated

    Model
    DCC1200
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Bed Bath & Beyond, Georgia
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Alpharetta, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  83. No one hurt

    Made Aug 19, 2012, sent to the company Aug 31, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC1200

    This morning I was brewing coffee in our Cuisinart DCC1200. It started gurgling, the warmer plate got extremely hot, the power light went off, there was a strong electrical smell. I’ve now read that this is not an isolated experience with this product. It obviously could have burned our house down.

    Model
    DCC1200
    Where
    DeKalb, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  84. No one hurt

    Made Aug 18, 2012, sent to the company Aug 30, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 14, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Model DCC-3750 coffee pot, thermal pot elite brew

    All of a sudden I smelled smoke and being in the kitchen I saw my coffee pot billowing smoke from underneath and behind unit. The pot was not turned on, nor programmed to be turned on. It also had not been used for many hours prior. There was a horrid smell for many hours and it smoked for a while even after it was unplugged.

    Model
    DCC-3750
    Bought from
    Williams Sonoma
    Bought
    Jun 20, 2012
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  85. No one hurt

    Made Aug 12, 2012, sent to the company Aug 23, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: 12 cup programable coffee maker

    Coffee maker started making poping sounds. Lots of smoke began pouring out from bottom of the unit. Coffee in carafe started boiling. Strong smell of plastic melting.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Where
    Oakton, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  86. No one hurt

    Made Aug 9, 2012, sent to the company Aug 28, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 12, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart CBC-4400 14-cup coffee maker, black, glass carafe (sn 70412c)

    My Cuisinart CBC-4400 coffee maker (sn 70412c) malfunctioned yesterday. This unit has never been abused or improperly used.

    Approximately 30 minutes after brewing a pot of coffee, I walked into my kitchen to find smoke billowing from the unit and the acrid smell of burning plastic. I unplugged the unit and moved it outside where it continued to burn for several minutes.

    I was lucky to have caught this. Had I used the timer to automatically brew my coffee while my family and I slept, this could easily have led to a fire resulting in injury or death. At the least, had I left the house with the unit on, there would have been a catastrophic fire.

    This is entirely unacceptable and, from what I’ve found online, all too common. There is absolutely no reason to engineer a product in this way in this day and age. The engineering and parts cost to make sure this can never happen again is trivial.

    Model
    CBC-4400
    Serial number
    70412c
    Bought from
    Macys
    Where
    Danville, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  87. No one hurt

    Made Aug 9, 2012, sent to the company Sep 20, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 4, 2012

    The product, in the report: Coffeemaker

    8/7/2012) The consumer stated that her coffee pot was in off mode, but was plugged in. When she went into the kitchen she noticed that the plate the coffee pot sits on had been smoking and was extremely hot. The consumer immediately unplugged the unit and placed the unit outside.

    (8/8/2012) The manufacturer was contacted and a Rep. (name unknown) advised her that they were not aware of any other incidents. There was no report made. The Rep. (name unknown) offered to send the consumer a new coffee pot, the consumer accepted the offer.

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Serial number
    30217C
    Bought from
    Kitchen Store, Maryland
    Where
    Ellicott city, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  88. No one hurt

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

    The product, in the report: Cusinart 12 cup programmable coffeemaker Model DCC 1100 s/n 91020 Purchased 31 DEC 2009

    Cusinart 12 cup programmable coffeemaker Model DCC 1100 s/n 91020 Purchased 31 DEC 2009

    Heating Plate turned red-hot and began vaporizing black non-stick coating.

    For your product engineers: From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_cutoff “Thermal fuses are usually found in heat-producing electrical appliances such as coffeemakers and hair dryers. They function as safety devices to disconnect the current to the heating element in case of a malfunction (such as a defective thermostat) that would otherwise allow the temperature to rise to dangerous levels, possibly starting a fire.”

    Model
    DCC 1100
    Serial number
    91020
    Bought
    Dec 31, 2009
    Where
    livermore, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 66, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand cusinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  89. No one hurt

    Made Jul 20, 2012, sent to the company Aug 3, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: CUISINART COFFEE MAKER CBC-1600 SERIAL NUMBER 90525 BEGAN SMOKING AND GIVING OFF A BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL. IT WAS VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH AND I PROMPTLY REMOVED FROM THE KITCHEN AND PLACED IT OUTSIDE

    CUISINART COFFEE MAKER CBC-1600 STARTED SMOKING AND GAVE OFF A BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL WITH SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE AREA WHERE THE CORD ENTER THE COFFER MAKER. IT WAS ALSO VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH AS IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN ON FIRE INSIDE THE COFFEE MAKER.

    Model
    CBC-1600
    UPC
    N/A
    Serial number
    90525
    Bought from
    COSTCO
    Bought
    Jul 22, 2010, about then
    Where
    FT LAUDERDALE, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand CUISINART COFFEE MAKER CBC-1600 SERIAL NUMBER 90525, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  90. No one hurt

    Made Jul 13, 2012, sent to the company Aug 2, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 16, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System, Model SS-700, Serial 01206 H

    A cup of coffee was brewed at 12:30pm in a one year old Cuisinart coffle maker. Around 1:00 the office manager returned from lunch and discovered water and coffee grounds on the counter. She also saw that the unit had melted. There were no odors noted. The lid of the water reservoir was found askew, melted, and warm to the touch. The clear reservoir was also melted and disfigured at the top. No injuries occurred.

    Model
    SS-700
    Serial number
    01206H
    Where
    Livonia, Michigan: Other Public Property/Office
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  91. No one hurt

    Made Jul 11, 2012, sent to the company Jul 25, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 8, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black and silver colored coffeemaker Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Model DCC-1200

    I was making my daily amount of coffee (6 cups as measured on the carafe) in the coffee maker as usual when, just as it appeared to have finished the brew cycle, I heard popping noises from across the room and began to smell a putrid smoke. It sounded different from the noise moisture makes when it gets under the carafe, so I thought something might be wrong immediately. When I got over to the coffee maker, I thought initially that the gfi circuit had blown because the clock and “ON” indicator light were both off, but as I pulled the plug, a visible spark occurred. When I pulled the carafe out, I noticed that a portion of the circumference of the warming plate was glowing orange and smoking heavily.

    Model
    Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Model #DCC-1200
    Serial number
    00713H
    Bought from
    Macy’s, California
    Bought
    Oct 3, 2010
    Where
    Van Nuys, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  92. No one hurt

    Made Jul 11, 2012, sent to the company Jul 31, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 14, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Brew Central™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Series DCC-1200

    I was brewing a pot of coffee this morning using my Cuisinart DCC-1200 series coffeemaker. The brew cycle was normal, but about 1/2 hour after the brewing was finished, I heard a popping noise coming from the device. I then noticed/smelled acrid smoke coming from the coffee maker, and also noted that the coffee in he carafe (that was sitting on the device’s warmer) was beginning to boil. I unplugged the smoking unit and was able to safely remove it to an outdoor location (on a brick patio) where it eventually stopped smoking/ burning. Had I not been able to quickly react (say I was in a different room), I believe the unit could have set fire to some of the surrounding items on the counter top with the potential for starting a serious fire. If Cuisinart continues to sell these, they should include a warning that the unit never be left unattended due to

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Bought from
    Le Gourmet Chef, Virginia
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Downers Grove, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  93. No one hurt

    Made Jul 10, 2012, sent to the company Jul 18, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 1, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Brew Central model # DCC_1200c

    My name is [REDACTED] and my Brew Central model # DCC_1200c started to smoke from the warming plate.

    I was on my way to work at 5:00am in the morning, thank goodness I noticed it smoking before I left and unplugged it and took it outside as my wife was still sleeping and has MS.

    She could have had serious problems if this started on fire with only her at home with her mobility issues.

    Model
    Cuisinart Brew Central model # DCC_1200c
    Serial number
    00730
    Bought from
    The Bay, British Columbia
    Bought
    May 10, 2010
    Where
    Nanaimo, Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart Brew Central model # DCC_1200c, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  94. No one hurt

    Made Jul 8, 2012, sent to the company Jul 16, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 30, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCB-700BC Grind & Brew Coffee Maker

    Cuisinart DCB-700BC Grind & Brew coffee maker. We purchased this coffee maker approximately 6 months ago. This morning 7/8/2012 my husband and I were drinking a cup of freshly brewed coffee in our family room when we smelled a hot electrical smell. We traced the smell back to our Cuisinart DCB-700BC Grind & Brew coffee maker located on our kitchen counter that was smoking and extremely hot. We immediately unplugged the coffee maker and cleared the smoke smell from the house. I looked the problem up on the internet and was very surprised to see all of the complaints about the Cuisinart coffee makers over heating, smoking and catching on fire. I am very upset that these coffee makers are still on the market. have not been recalled and that Cuisinart has no concern for consumer safety. I can only imagine what may have happened if we were drinking our coffee on the patio this morning and not caught the problem before the pot went up in flames. Consumers have the right to know that Cuisinart is potentially putting them and their families in harms way.

    Model
    Grind & Brew Coffee Maker / DCB-700BC
    Bought from
    Kohls Department Store
    Bought
    Nov 12, 2011, about then
    Where
    Las Vegas, Nevada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  95. No one hurt

    Made Jul 7, 2012, sent to the company Jul 19, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 2, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cusinart Coffee Maker - with built in coffee grinder

    Burner started smoking - unit displayed -- in LCD panel and started making crackling noises

    Manufacturer: Cuisinart Model: DCC-790 (Costco) Serial Number 90824C

    Model
    DCC-790
    Serial number
    90824C
    Bought from
    Costco, Minnesota
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  96. No one hurt

    Made Jul 5, 2012, sent to the company Jul 13, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 12 cup programmable coffee maker

    About 20 minutes after my coffee finished brewing today, I heard a crackle and popping sound. When I got to the kitchen, the coffee was sizzling, the plate was hot, and smoke was pouring out of the base of the coffee maker. The heat from the base was starting to melt the countertop, so I quickly moved the hot maker to the sink by holding the top. It may have automatically shutoff, but it was hot enough briefly to start a fire. I’m so glad I was nearby!

    Model
    Dcc-1200
    Serial number
    91215
    Bought from
    Department store-Belk
    Bought
    Jun 6, 2011, about then
    Where
    Knoxville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 37, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  97. No one hurt

    Made Jun 22, 2012, sent to the company Jul 2, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: cuisinart coffee maker DCC-1100

    I had a cuisinart coffee maker DCC-1100 series I was at the computer something was burning the coffee maker was on fire thank god I was home I email ed cuisinrt right a way to let them know they got back to me with we apologize for any inconvenience that was on June 15th they asked me to send them the serial # I did and they never got make to me I hope someone looks in to this some one can got hurt of worst

    Model
    Cuisinart coffee maker DCC-1100
    Serial number
    00305
    Bought from
    lowes, New Hampshire
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2011, about then
    Where
    Alton Bay, New Hampshire: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  98. No one hurt

    Made Jun 17, 2012, sent to the company Jun 25, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 10, 2012

    The product, in the report: 14 Cup Coffee Maker

    Cuisinart DCC-2205 coffee maker started smoking from electrical cord penetration on rear of machine. This began shortly after the completion of the brewing cycle. Luckily, I smelled the burning electrical components in time to unplug the machine and prevent a fire. Unit was purchased new from Kohls in March of 2012.

    Model
    DCC-2205
    Serial number
    11017C
    Bought from
    Kohls, Florida
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Cape Coral, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  99. No one hurt

    Made Jun 17, 2012, sent to the company Jun 25, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 10, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart DCC-1200 coffee maker (black finish)

    About 1.5 hours after finishing brewing coffee, my Cuisinart DCC-1200 coffee maker began popping noises and smoking from the bottom of the maker. It turned off (all lights and clock) went off. Hot plate start sizzling. I was afraid it was going to catch fire. I unplugged the maker and placed it outside on the pavement for safety reasons.

    I had purchased this coffee maker originally on December 26, 2010 at Bed, Bath and Beyond (Foxoboro, MA). It was used almost daily until this incident. I had a previous model from 2002 that lasted 8 years, so was hoping for the same from this maker.

    I have read other review of this happening to others on-line. The coffee maker is a fire hazard and should be recalled. Please help us consumers!

    Model
    DCC-1200
    Bought from
    Bed Bath and Beyond, Massachusetts
    Bought
    Dec 26, 2010
    Where
    Sharon, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  100. No one hurt

    Made Jun 12, 2012, sent to the company Jun 20, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: Cuisinart “Brew Central” 12-cup coffee maker, DCC-1200 series.

    Coffee maker had finished brewing a pot, and was in “keep warm” mode for about 30 minutes. We hear a load crackling noise in the kitchen. Coffee in the pot had began to boil. Acrid smoke began pouring from bottom of unit where the blog comes out. Smelled like burning plastic/electrical fire. Fortunately we were in the next room. We removed pot and unplugged the unit and took it outside incase it actually caught fire. Smoke continued to issue from hole in back where cord enters for 5 minutes or so.

    Model
    DCC-1200 series
    Serial number
    00921
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Nov 21, 2010
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 37, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Cuisinart, made or sold by CONAIR CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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