Updated 2026-10-15

Is Mr. Coffee a good brand?

Generally good

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Mr. Coffee is a United States coffee maker brand founded in 1972. The CPSC lists 5 recalls, none in the last three years. Federal court records include many product liability or consumer fraud cases naming the brand, and Amazon ratings are good but short of our top band.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

Medium

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

Too few reviews

28 reviews, not enough to rate. See on Trustpilot

What owners say about Mr. Coffee

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

Mr coffee is garbage. It does t heat water to proper temp. The only thing it's good for is holding the coffee to use it as a pour over.
r/Coffee
It feels like it was built very cheaply · The coffee it brews is on par with a $20 Mr. Coffee maker · Oh, and it might just throw a tantrum and ...
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Mr. Coffee® 4-Shot Steam Espresso, Cappuccino, and Latte Maker with Stainless Steel Frothing Pitcher | Mr. Coffee (mrcoffee.com) I'm looking at this ...
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I went through 3 different coffee makers from Oct 24 to April 25. I have reviewed two negatively here. I thought maybe I should give a shout out to the one still working. I have a Mr. Coffee mini brew that may not be fancy, but I get my coffee each and every morning so far and have yet to contact customer service. As for ice coffee, I have a Dutch Brothers within a two-minute drive. Keurig,…
5 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2025-05-19
In the past 8 months: Had to make a warranty claim within 2 weeks of buying a Mr. Coffee maker. The replacement died in less than 3 months. Ditched that model for a smaller 5 cup model that lasted less than 4 months. First one made all kinds of clicking noises that could be heard clear across the house. Second one, power button became "iffy" (maybe it would work/maybe not) and the hot plate…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-09-15
I received a Mr Coffee pot with carafe as a Christmas gift 12/25. It failed by 8/26 under warranty.their warranty form and the required supporting in is so complex with uploads it is not worth the effort. the company has made it so difficult that they will never have to honor the warranty. It was through Amazon so no bill of sale. Hand written order number and date not acceptable. They want a…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-09-11

Mr. Coffee recalls

  1. 2012
  2. 2012-08-30Coffee Makers or Teapots. A build-up of steam in the water reservoir can force the brewing chamber open and expel hot coffee grounds and water, posing a burn hazard. Incidents: JCS has received 164 reports of the brewing chamber opening due to steam pressure, including approximately 59 reports in the U.S. 520,000 in the United States and 80,700 in Canada units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  3. 1997
  4. 1997-03-06Espresso/Cappuccino Makers. Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  5. 1991
  6. 1991-10-15Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles. Burn - Not Fire-Related Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  7. 1983
  8. 1983-06-22CMX-1000 l2-cup 4-button Digital Clock Mr. Coffee coffeemakers. Fire & Fire-Related Burn Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  9. 1977
  10. 1977-05-05Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles. Fire & Fire-Related Burn Incidents: not stated CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

A filed case is an allegation, not a finding.

What to buy from Mr. Coffee

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Mr. Coffee product lines on Amazon

Product lineProductsOwner ratings
Kitchen & Dining16Well rated
Small Appliance Parts & Accessories2Highly rated
Coffee & Espresso Machine Parts & Accessories2Highly rated

Amazon data checked 2026-10-15. source

Mr. Coffee customer service and warranty

Phone
1-800-672-6333
Channels
phone
Support page
Official support source

Who makes Mr. Coffee

Country
United States source
Founded
1972 source
Headquarters
Cleveland source
Founders
Samuel Glazer, Vincent Marotta source
Trademark (USPTO)
Sunbeam Products, Inc. (DELAWARE, USA); first registered 1975 source
Made in (recalled products)
China (1 of 1 recalls)

FAQ

Is Mr. Coffee a good brand?

Generally good. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.

How many recalls has Mr. Coffee had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns the Mr. Coffee trademark?

USPTO lists Sunbeam Products, Inc. (DELAWARE, USA) as the owner of the Mr. Coffee trademark, first registered 1975.

Where is Mr. Coffee based?

Cleveland.

When was Mr. Coffee founded?

1972.

Where is Mr. Coffee from?

Mr. Coffee is a company from United States, headquartered in Cleveland.

Where are Mr. Coffee products made?

Recalled Mr. Coffee products listed by the CPSC were made in China (1 of 1 recalls).

Has Mr. Coffee had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 5 recalls for Mr. Coffee. The most recent, on 2012-08-30: Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewers Recalled by JCS Due to Burn Hazard.

What is the Mr. Coffee customer service number?

1-800-672-6333.

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Facts checked 2026-10-15. Brand representatives can send corrections to hello@isagoodbrand.com.