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Tap Machine Inc. Recalls Sake Warmers Due to Burn Hazard

Reported: February 21, 2007 Initiated: February 21, 2007 #07109

Product Description

The recalled product is used to warm sake at restaurants, bars or for home use. The counter-sized unit is about 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 19 inches high. The unit warms sake to between 115 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a front-mounted spigot to control the flow of sake and uses an external 18-liter bag in the box reservoir or an external three-liter refillable plastic reservoir, both of which contain sake and are placed on top of the unit. The recalled units have model number SM05 followed by serial numbers: 1001 through 3074, which is written on the left side of the units.

Reason for Recall

These sake warmers can unexpectedly spray hot sake on consumers during use, posing a risk of serious burns.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these sake warmers and return them to Tap Machine for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled product is used to warm sake at restaurants, bars or for home use. The counter-sized unit is about 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 19 inches high. The unit warms sake to between 115 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a front-mounted spigot to control the flow of sake and uses an external 18-liter bag in the box reservoir or an external three-liter refillable plastic reservoir, both of which contain sake and are placed on top of the unit. The recalled units have model number SM05 followed by serial numbers: 1001 through 3074, which is written on the left side of the units.. Recalled by Tap Machine Inc., of New Rochelle, N.Y.. Units affected: About 2,000.
Why was this product recalled?
These sake warmers can unexpectedly spray hot sake on consumers during use, posing a risk of serious burns.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using these sake warmers and return them to Tap Machine for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 21, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07109.