Jura Impressa Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

March 30, 2006
Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center espresso machines are being recalled. The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.

Espresso MachinesThe Automatic Coffee Centers have E50, E55, E70 or E75 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 12941, 13035, 13085 or 13088 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard the used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk.

Coffee distributors and some independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2004 for between $750 and $900.

Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately, and contact Jura-Capresso to arrange for a free wire replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jura-Capresso toll-free at (888) 406-4440 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.capresso.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Coffee Festival China 2006

Coffee Festival China 2006 will be held in Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Centre during the period of May 12-14, 2006 . It is supported by Association for the development of International exchanges in agricultural and agrifood products and techniques in France , French Baking Association and All-China Bakery Association.

Nowadays, Coffee consumption is being increased by 15% in China every year and the Chinese coffee market is expected to grow by 70% in total volume sales between 2003 and 2008 to reach 11,073 tonnes. Moreover, tariffs on coffee imports are going down, with World Trade Organization commitments calling for the 2003 tariff rate come down to 10.4% and reach 8% in 2004. As a result, experts have reason to believe that, with market growth continuing apace from its small base, coffee will become an integral part of the country's daily life in one to two decades.

The 1st Guangzhou International Coffee Culture Show had attracted more than 80 well-known coffee related companies from various parts of China and abroad to participate. The computer registration system indicated that 60,000 professional purchasers from more than 70 countries and regions had visited this show. 94% of the participants in this trade show had achieved their expected objectives.The date of Coffee Festival focus on the same date of Interbake China 2006, which is the largest and most influential bakery exhibition in China .In 2005, Interbake China 2005 utilized an exhibition area of 36,000 sqm with 634 exhibitors from over 70 countries and about 60,000 purchasers are expected to participate next year.

You are cordially invited to participate in Coffee Festival China 2006. You will surely find it worthwhile. A response in an early date will be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact us for any enquiry!

Cherry Lee
Project Representative
Canton Universal Fair Group Ltd
Tel: 86-20-87746095, 87639852
Fax: 86-20-87746096,87639807
E-mail: interfair@faircanton.com
Website: www.faircanton.com

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