Elite electric coffee makers and teapots

3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 6, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

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3reports to CPSC
Oct 6, 2024the latest report was made
Jan 9, 2015the earliest
2with the company’s comments

Brand: Elite
Maker: MAXI-MATICMakers, 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 (2)

“Elite Gourmet” and “Elite Platinu”

By month

1 report from November 2023 to October 2024; the most in October 2024, 1. 2 earlier reports, since January 2015, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
October 2024	1
July 2017	1
January 2015	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

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

The reports, as CPSC published them

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

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

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Oct 6, 2024, sent to the company Oct 9, 2024, published by CPSC Oct 24, 2024

The product, in the report: Electric Coffee Percolator

Percolator knob on lid blows off while percolating spewing hot coffee everywhere. Knob was projected 5-6 feet away.

Model
ELITE GOURMET EC812 12 C COFFEE PERCOLATOR
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Jun 3, 2024
Where
BOYCE, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 64, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Elite Gourmet, made or sold by MAXI-MATIC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/11/2024) MAXI-MATIC: Hello,
Each claim made in reference to Elite Gourmet Products is taken very seriously and addressed at the highest level of the organization. Elite Gourmet requires minimal information from the consumer to verify purchase and warranty validation. Our records indicate that there was one interaction with this customer. In the absence of specific product information or without customer interaction, it is difficult to review and determine if the purported issue or claim can be verified and/or actionable. The 12-cup Coffee Percolator (Model EC812) has been vigorously tested and approved in accordance with UL Standard 1082 and found to be safe. The integrity of the knob is dependent on the user re-installing correctly before each use and after cleaning. Please see below, Page 5 of the Instruction Manual included in the packaging of each EC812 12-cup Coffee Percolator. Additionally, the Brew Progress Knob is specifically addressed on page 6. BEFORE FIRST USE (page 5)
1. Before using your percolator for the first time, thoroughly wash all parts of the percolator. 2. Always ensure that the Brew Progress Knob is in position on the lid. Ensure that it is not lose or unstable. 3. To remove the Brew Progress Knob on the lid, simply twist counterclockwise to unscrew. To reattach the knob back to the lid, simply twist clockwise to lock it back into place. Do NOT snap or push the knob back into position. Make sure, the black washer ring is always in position. 4. If the Brew Progress Knob feels loose or unstable in any way, please contact Customer Support to obtain a replacement. 5. Discontinue use of the Coffee Percolator if it has a loose or unstable Progress Knob to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.
BREW PROGRESS KNOB (page 6) 1. To remove the Brew Progress Knob on the lid, simply twist counterclockwise to unscrew. 2. Rinse under warm water to clean and dry thoroughly. To reattach the knob back to the lid, simply twist clockwise to lock it back into place. Do NOT snap or push the knob back into position. Make sure the black washer ring is always in position. 3. If the Brew Progress Knob feels loose or unstable in any way, please contact Customer Support to obtain a replacement. 4. Discontinue use of the Coffee Percolator if it has a loose or unstable Progress Knob to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.
Please let us know if you have any questions.

CPSC report 20241006-2A08A-2147336122. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 24, 2017, sent to the company Aug 8, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 22, 2017

The product, in the report: Elite Platinum Electric Kettle by Maxi-Matic Model-EKT-200 120 Volts 60 Hz 1200 Watts

I have an Elite Platinum Electric Tea Kettle by Maxi-Matic. I filled the carafe and started the unit to boil the water. At the end of the cycle when I lifted the carafe off of the base unit, I found that there where 2 melted plastic blobs on the base unit. Upon further investigation I found a whole melted on the carafe bottom that was exposing internal wiring.

Model
EKT-200
Bought from
Kroger, Georgia
Bought
Aug 1, 2016, about then
Where
Byron, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Elite, made or sold by MAXI-MATIC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20170724-9E95F-2147398714. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jan 9, 2015, sent to the company Jan 20, 2015, published by CPSC Feb 3, 2015

The product, in the report: Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle, Model EKT-1271. Manufactured in China, Distributed by Maxi-Matic City of Industry, Ca

Electric Tea Kettle, used to boil water quickly for hot beverages. As I was pouring hot water into the cup. Steam from the kettle exited through the power switch on the handle, slightly burning my palm, near the base of my thumb. Was able to set pot down before it dropped to the floor. Attached picture shows location of button where steam escaped and red area on my hand from the steam burn

Model
EKT-1271
UPC
Unknown
Serial number
None
Bought from
Fred Meyer
Bought
Dec 27, 2014
Where
Anchorage, Alaska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 55, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Elite Platinu, made or sold by MAXI-MATIC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/30/2015) MAXI-MATIC: The customer is being contacted for more information on this case.

CPSC report 20150109-CD6C7-2147436732. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC’s disclaimer

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

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Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

Elite electric coffee makers and teapots

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How badly anyone was hurt

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