Focus Products Group Llc

Recall #F-0856-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-17

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What happened

Focus Products Group recalled about 568,000 Cocoa~Latte Hot Drink Makers because a small brass part inside the mixing jar may release lead into beverages. This recall was issued nationwide.

Who is at risk

Anyone who owns and regularly uses this hot drink maker, especially families with children, should be concerned since lead exposure can be harmful.

What to do

Stop using the device immediately and contact Focus Products Group for a free replacement or refund. If you've used this product regularly, consider having your family members' lead levels checked by a doctor.

Product

Cocoa~Latte Hot Drink Maker; an electric hot drink mixer and dispenser with a 32 fl.oz. heating and mixing jar, twist and lock lid, "perfect temperature" feature, mixing paddle, and dripless faucet; Focus Electrics, LLC, West Bend, WI 53095

Reason for recall

The Cocoa~Latte Hot Drink Maker was manufactured with a small brass metal bushing in the liquid containing vessel that may leach lead.

Quantity affected

568,000 units

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / code info

West Bend brand - model number 65032; Back to Basics brand - model numbers CM300BK, CM300BKL, CM300BLSS, CM300BR, CM300BR-BRL, CM300BRL and CM300W

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2016-04-25

Recalling firm

Focus Products Group Llc

300 Knightsbridge Pkwy Ste 500

Lincolnshire, IL 60069-3638

United States

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Recall classification

Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.