Keurig Recalls Certain MINI Plus Brewer Systems

Dec. 29, 2014

WATERBURY, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After receiving reports of hot liquid escaping from MINI Plus Brewing System units during use, Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig) contacted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada to begin the process for a voluntary recall. The Company has received approximately 200 incident reports related to the approximately 7.2 million MINI Plus units in the U.S. and Canada, which equates to an incidence rate of approximately 0.003%.

In cooperation with the CPSC and Health Canada, Keurig is voluntarily recalling certain MINI Plus Brewer (K10) Systems (formerly identified as B31). Affected units were produced prior to July 2014. This issue does not affect any other brewer models.

To determine if a specific brewer is among those units potentially affected based on its serial number, MINI Plus brewer owners should visit www.miniplusbrewer.com any time or call toll-free at (844) 255-7886 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) or email [email protected]. Please note, the call center will be closed December 25, 2014 and January 1, 2015 but www.miniplusbrewer.com will remain accessible during this time.

Owners of affected MINI Plus Brewers can register to obtain a free repair kit which will resolve the potential issue.

Users can continue to use their MINI Plus brewers while waiting for their free repair kit. Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that users avoid brewing more than two cups in rapid succession, and maintain an arm’s length distance from the brewer during the brewing process.

We are working closely with our retail customers to recall all affected product and we are in the process of fulfilling MINI Plus Brewer orders from consumers and retail customers with new product that is not affected by the recall.

The satisfaction and safety of our consumers is our highest priority and Keurig is committed to resolving this issue as quickly as possible.

About Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

As a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas and other beverages, Keurig Green Mountain (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR), is recognized for its award-winning beverages, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. The Company has inspired consumer passion for its products by revolutionizing beverage preparation at home and in the workplace. Keurig supports local and global communities by investing in sustainably-grown coffee and by its active involvement in a variety of social and environmental projects. By helping consumers drink for themselves, we believe we can brew a better world. For more information visit: www.KeurigGreenMountain.com.

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