Ikea Recall: These Espresso Makers May Burst

Ikea is voluntarily recalling certain espresso makers because they may burst. There have been reports of burns and other injuries.

Ikea's Metallisk Espresso Makers may pose injury hazards to users, including burn risks if the hot contents suddenly get expelled, according to the announcement on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website.

As of the recall date, there have been 16 incidents of the espresso maker bursting worldwide, including four reports of burns, scald injuries and hearing damage, the CPSC said, noting that no injuries have so far been reported in the U.S.

"Please immediately stop use and return it to any Ikea store for a full refund or by mail using a prepaid label," Ikea noted in its announcement. "Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required."

The recall affects Ikea Metallisk Espresso Makers with a stainless-steel safety valve. These have date stamps from 2040 to 2204 in the (YYWW) format, which indicates the year and week when it was manufactured. This information can be located at the bottom of the unit along with the Ikea logo.

Some 2,100 units were sold in the U.S., where it was available for purchase from September 2020 to January 2022. More than 5,000 units were also sold in Canada, while 200 were sold in Mexico.

Consumers may find photos of the unit on both the CPSC and Ikea websites. Those who have questions about the recall may contact Ikea at 888-966-4532.

"We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation," Ikea noted.

Burn Injuries

Each year, about half a million Americans seek to get treated for accidental burns, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

While anyone can get such accidental burns, older people, teens and children are said to be the most at-risk groups, with 300 children needing emergency treatment for burns every day. This is because they are said to be more likely to have accidents such as spilling boiling water, while kids and teens also tend to play with lighters, fireworks and matches.

Some of the things people can do to avoid accidental burns include always testing the water in the shower before getting in and keeping matches, lighters and even chemicals locked up. It's also important to avoid holding a child when one is close to hot objects, never leave a child unattended around a fireplace and make sure that the home has fire extinguishers and working smoke detectors.