Coffee Machine Burn Hazard
Kidisle Recalls 17,600 Coffeemakers Due to Burn Risk After 27 Injuries Reported
Chinese appliance maker Kidisle is recalling 17,600 coffeemakers after the machines caused 27 burn injuries, according to WSBTV. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall after finding the devices can clog, trap pressure, and suddenly spray boiling water or steam at users.
The recalled hot and iced coffee machines sold for about $49 each on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay. Kidisle is offering full refunds to anyone who bought one. Consumers should stop using the machines immediately, WHIO reported.
How a $49 Coffeemaker Turns Into a Burn Hazard
The Kidisle machine is designed to brew both hot and iced coffee in a single-serve format. The problem starts with the nozzle. Certain coffee grounds can clog it. When that happens, steam and boiling water build up inside with no safe way to escape, according to WPXI.
The pressure eventually releases in a burst — sometimes when a user opens the lid, sometimes on its own. The result is boiling liquid or steam shooting out unexpectedly. The CPSC labeled it a "serious burn hazard." The agency recorded 43 separate malfunction reports before issuing the recall, Action News JAX reported.
27 People Hurt, Including Second-Degree Burns
Of the 43 malfunction reports, 27 resulted in confirmed injuries, according to KIRO 7. At least 17 of those injuries involved second-degree burns — deep skin damage that can require medical treatment and leave lasting scars.
The $49 price point drew budget-conscious shoppers during the holiday season, with most units sold between October 2023 and January 2024. That low price also raised red flags for safety advocates. Consumer watchdogs note that cheap imported appliances often skip the pressure-relief valves that more expensive machines include as a standard safety feature, Boston 25 News reported.
Sold on Amazon and Walmart, Now Pulled From Shelves
Kidisle sold all 17,600 units through third-party listings on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and eBay. Both Amazon and Walmart removed the product listings after the CPSC issued Recall Number 24-250, WSOC-TV reported. Neither retailer manufactured the device.
Because Kidisle is based in China with no U.S. headquarters, getting a refund has proven difficult for some buyers. Many consumers reported trouble reaching customer service, according to 97X Online. The CPSC says owners should stop using the machine now and contact Kidisle directly to claim their refund.
What Owners Should Do Right Now
The fix is simple but firm: stop using the coffeemaker. Do not try to clean the clog or keep brewing. Even machines that have worked fine so far can become clogged without warning, Eagles San Antonio reported.
Owners should contact Kidisle for a full refund of the $49 purchase price. The CPSC recall page lists contact details for the company. Consumers can also visit CPSC.gov and search Recall Number 24-250 for official instructions. With 17,600 units in homes across the country, safety officials urge buyers to act quickly, according to WPXI.
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