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How Does the Problem Occur?
The problem can occur when water overheats during brewing and escapes from the machine. Because consumers often stand close to a coffee maker while preparing drinks, hot liquid can spray onto exposed skin before the user has time to react.
The recalled brewers were sold at Kmart, Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, and other retailers nationwide, as well as online through Keurig and Green Mountain Coffee websites from December 2009 through December 2014 for about $100.
Who May Be Affected?
- Consumers who purchased a recalled Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System
- People burned by hot liquid escaping during brewing
- Household members, guests, or workers who used the recalled brewer
Who May Be Liable?
- Keurig Green Mountain, the company identified in the recall
- Manufacturers or component suppliers, if supported by the evidence
- Retailers or distributors, where legally applicable
- Other parties involved in design, warnings, testing, or repair remedies
Do I Qualify?
- Did you purchase or use a Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System?
- Was the brewer model K10 or B31?
- Did the serial number on the bottom sticker begin with “31”?
- Did hot liquid spray or escape during brewing?
- Did you suffer a burn injury, medical bills, lost wages, or scarring?
- Do you still have the brewer, photos, receipts, repair records, or medical documentation?
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
A Sensio steam espresso machine recall involved another hot-beverage appliance with burn concerns.
| Event | Year | Type | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System Recall | 2014 | CPSC Recall | Repair | About 6.6 million U.S. units recalled after 90 burn-related injury reports |
Potential Compensation
- Emergency room bills and burn treatment
- Follow-up care, prescriptions, or wound treatment
- Lost wages or missed work
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring, disfigurement, or other long-term damages
Results vary. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
Legal Process Overview
- Consultation: A legal team reviews the product, burn incident, and injury details.
- Investigation: Receipts, serial numbers, photos, repair records, and medical records are gathered.
- Filing: A claim may be filed if evidence supports liability and damages.
- Discovery: The parties exchange evidence about product design, warnings, reported incidents, and repair history.
- Resolution: The claim may resolve through settlement or further litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Keurig coffee maker was recalled?
A: The recall involved Keurig MINI Plus Brewing Systems, model K10, previously identified as model B31.
Q: Why were Keurig MINI Plus brewers recalled?
A: They were recalled because water can overheat during brewing, spray out of the machine, and burn consumers.
Q: How many Keurig coffee makers were recalled?
A: About 6.6 million units were recalled in the United States, with 564,000 additional units in Canada.
Q: Were injuries reported?
A: Yes. Keurig received about 200 reports of hot liquid escaping and 90 reports of burn-related injuries.
Q: Where were the recalled Keurig brewers sold?
A: They were sold at Kmart, Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, other retailers, and online from December 2009 through December 2014.
Q: Can I file a lawsuit if I was burned by a Keurig brewer?
A: You may have a claim if a recalled Keurig brewer sprayed hot liquid and caused a documented burn injury or financial loss.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/keurig-recalls-mini-plus-brewing-systems
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-burns/basics/art-20056649
- https://www.saferproducts.gov/