December 15, 2025
A recent incident involving a Mr. Coffee BVMC-LM300 coffee and tea maker highlights a potential safety risk when a piece of metal, revealing an unsecured magnet, detached from the frother and was found in a consumer’s beverage. The manufacturer, Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions, reportedly declined service due to the product being out of warranty, despite the serious safety implications.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On November 25, 2025, a consumer reported an alarming incident involving their Mr. Coffee BVMC-LM300 coffee and tea maker. While preparing a beverage, a piece of metal broke off the frother component and was discovered in the drink. Upon closer inspection, the detached metal exposed a small magnet that appeared to be only glued in place. The machine was described as two years old and used lightly in a home setting. The consumer expressed significant concern about the potential for unknowingly consuming the metal piece or the magnet. When they contacted Sunbeam Products, Inc. to report the safety issue, the manufacturer reportedly responded that because the product was out of warranty, they would provide no service, a response the consumer described as “generic and uninterested.”
Safety Concerns
The incident with the Mr. Coffee BVMC-LM300 frother presents several serious safety concerns:
- Ingestion Hazard: The primary and most immediate danger is the potential for consumers to unknowingly ingest small metal fragments or the magnet. Ingesting foreign objects, especially sharp metal pieces, can cause choking, internal cuts, punctures, or blockages in the digestive tract.
- Internal Injuries from Magnets: If a magnet is ingested, particularly if more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract each other across intestinal walls, leading to serious complications such as perforations, twisting of the bowel, or blockages, which often require emergency surgery. Even a single magnet can pose a risk.
- Choking Hazard: Small detached parts, including the metal piece or magnet, could pose a choking hazard, particularly for children or individuals with difficulty swallowing.
- Long-Term Health Risks: Depending on the material, repeated or long-term ingestion of small metal particles could potentially lead to other health issues, though less immediate than acute injury.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone using the Mr. Coffee BVMC-LM300 frother could be affected. This risk is particularly high for households with young children, who might inadvertently consume a detached part from a beverage without realizing the danger.
- Property Damage Potential: While not directly mentioned in this incident, component failures could potentially lead to other malfunctions, though the primary concern here is personal safety.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a Mr. Coffee BVMC-LM300 or a similar product with a frother, please take the following steps immediately:
1. Stop Use Immediately: Discontinue using the frother component of your Mr. Coffee BVMC-LM300 coffee and tea maker if you suspect any damage or detachment of parts.
2. Inspect Your Frother: Carefully examine the frother attachment for any signs of wear, cracks, loose pieces, or exposed components, especially looking for any exposed magnets or areas where metal might have detached. Do this before each use.
3. Do Not Attempt Repairs: Do not try to repair any broken or exposed parts yourself, as this could worsen the problem or expose you to further risks.
4. Preserve Evidence: If a part has broken off, retain it along with the product for potential inspection.
5. Contact the Manufacturer: Despite the reported unhelpful response, it is important to formally report any similar incidents or concerns directly to Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions.
6. Report to Authorities: File a detailed incident report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. Your report helps identify dangerous trends and may lead to recalls or safety improvements.
7. Seek Medical Attention: If you or anyone in your household has ingested a foreign object, seek immediate medical attention.
Manufacturer’s Response
Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions confirmed having responded to the consumer’s report. However, their stated response was that because the product was out of warranty, they would provide no service. This generic and reportedly uninterested response did not address the serious safety concerns raised by the consumer regarding the potential for ingestion of metal or magnets from a defective frother component, despite the product only being two years old and lightly used.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.