Keurig recalls millions of coffee machines after burn complaints

Keurig recalls millions of coffee machines after burn complaints
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday announced the recall of more than 7 million Keurig coffee brewers, after 90 complaints of burn-related injuries.

The Mini Plus Brewing System apparently overheats while brewing coffee, spraying hot water and burning customers. Fortune reports that Keurig received 200 complaints about leaking hot liquid, including 90 burn-related injuries.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.