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   Espresso machine makers are *out to get you*!   :D  -- Mike   
      
   Thousands of coffee lovers warned to stop using their espresso machines   
   immediately after reports of burns and lacerations   
      
   Date:   
   Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:08:44 +0000   
      
   Description:   
   Certain espresso machines bought from JCPenney and Best Buy have been    
   recalled after reports that they blew up.   
      
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    - Over 12,000 Bella Pro Series and Cooks coffee machines have been recalled   
    - Several users reported injuries after their machines failed at high   
   pressure   
    - Owners should stop using the machines immediately and request a refund   
      
   Thousands of espresso machines have been recalled after 18 people reported a   
   component being "forcefully ejected" during use. Of those, eight received   
   burns or lacerations as a result.    
      
   The affected machines are no longer on sale, but several owners wrote reviews   
   to warn potential customers about the risks before the voluntary recall. Some   
   even included pictures of broken coffee makers in their kitchens.    
      
   "The machine blew up on the very first time used," wrote one owner. "Glass    
   and metal flew all over the kitchen. I was getting milk from the refrigerator   
   and that is why I was not hurt."    
      
   "This product is dangerous," said another. "It explodes while brewing. The   
   portafilter literally detached itself from the machine during the brewing   
   cycle. I have serious burns [due] to [...] the defect of this machine. Do not   
   buy this machine. It is hazardous."   
      
   "The machine blew up"    
      
   The problem affects two coffee machines: the Bella Pro Series Steam Espresso   
   Maker and the Cooks Steam Espresso Maker. The machines were imported by    
   Sensio Inc. of New York, and 12,300 were sold at JC Penney and Best Buy  in   
   stores and online  between August 2023 and January 2025.    
      
   All the recalled machines are made from black plastic with stainless steel   
   trim and have either Bella Pro Series or "Cooks" on the front. Turn your   
   machine over and you should see a sticker bearing the model number. If this    
   is 90195 or 22395, you should stop using it immediately according to guidance   
   from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).    
      
   To request a refund, you can contact Sensio toll-free at 855-647-3125 between   
   8 am and 5 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit Bella Kitchenware's website    
   . You will need to damage the UL certification number under the machine, cut   
   its cord, and provide photos as evidence that you've made it unusable.   
      
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   Link to news story:   
   https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/thousands-of-coffee-lovers-warn   
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