RECALL ALERT

Model 889-45	Model 890-41

Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON , D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. To access color photos of recalled products, go to the Commission's Web site at www.cpsc.gov

Name of Product: Orchestro Espresso Makers

Units: About 2,100

Importer: Krups of Medford, Mass.

Manufacturer: Eugster/Frismag of Switzerland

Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard

Incidents/Injuries: None Reported

Description: The recalled espresso makers are black and silver, have a silver control panel, and can make two cups of espresso at once. The word "KRUPS" is printed on the front of the machine. The model number and factory mark are stamped on a silver sticker on the bottom of the machine. The following are the recalled models:

Model Number	Factory Mark
889-45	F8894556
890-41	F8904156

Manufactured in: Switzerland

Sold at: Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from January 1999 through November 2005 for about $850.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the espresso machines and contact Krups for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For information on how to return the product and arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Krups toll free at 866-832-7690 between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.KrupsUSA.com.