According to an article written on 10.17.06 on the site of The Seattle Times, Starbucks is recalling some 73,000 coffee makers because defective electrical wiring may cause them to overheat, smoke and melt their plastic shells.
It is a voluntary recall for Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-cup coffee brewer. Head on over to The Seattle Times and read the rest of the story and if you have one of these coffeemakers, beware!
