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# Cocoa Latte™ Hot Drink Makers Recalled
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/cocoa_latte_hot_drink_makers_1118120222/
- Published: 2012-11-18T15:21:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T13:48:13.000Z
- Description: Focus Products Group is recalling Cocoa Latte Hot Drink Makers sold nationwide from 2004 through Oct. 12, 2012, because a small bushing inside the container could leach lead. The company's own testing found the problem and it has had no consumer complaints; the Cocoa Grande model is unaffected.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Alerts, Shopping, #vivvo-import

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### Focus Products Group International, LLC Announces a Nationwide Recall of Cocoa Latte™ Hot Drink Makers Due to Possible Lead Risk

**Contact**  
  
Consumer:  
888-943-5202  
  
Media:  
Mark Polzin  
314.982.1758 (office)  
314.971.0503 (cell)

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** \- November 17, 2012 - Focus Products Group International, LLC announces the following voluntary recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the Cocoa Latte™ Hot Drink Maker and contact the Focus Products Call Center for instructions on how to return the product and receive a replacement. The machines were sold under the following makes and model numbers:

- West Bend
  - 65032
- Back to Basics
  - CM300BK, CM300BKL, CM300BLSS, CM300BR, CM300BRBRL CM300BRL, CM300W

Focus Products of Lincolnshire, IL, is voluntarily recalling Cocoa Latte Hot Drink Makers because a small bushing inside the container has the potential to leach lead. To date, Focus Products has received no notice of any consumer complaints. However, the company’s independent testing revealed the potential problem, and out of an abundance of caution, the company voluntarily decided to recall the product.

***The only affected products are the Cocoa Latte Hot Drink Makers, makes and model numbers listed above.*** The Cocoa Grande™ Hot Drink Maker is NOT affected by this recall. The Cocoa Latte Hot Drink Makers shipped nationwide starting in 2004 through October 12, 2012\. The affected products come in a variety of colors with transparent pitchers, and were sold primarily in the United States through various retailers such as Bed Bath & Beyond, through various e-retailers such as Amazon.com and through Focus Products’ online store.

Consumers in possession of a Cocoa Latte Hot Drink Maker should contact Focus Products’ Call Center at 1-888-943-5202\. Further information will be available on Focus Products’ websites, [www.focuspg.com](http://www.focuspg.com/?ref=foodconsumer.org)[ ](http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/AboutThisWebsite/WebsitePolicies/Disclaimers/default.htm?ref=foodconsumer.org) and [www.westbend.com](http://www.westbend.com/?ref=foodconsumer.org)[ ](http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/AboutThisWebsite/WebsitePolicies/Disclaimers/default.htm?ref=foodconsumer.org).

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