Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating Breville coffee grinders, including the Smart Grinder Pro and Dose Control, after reports that a plastic internal impeller beneath the burrs degrades over time, causing grinder failure.
Reported Issues
Consumers report a consistent defect pattern:
- Grinder jams or stops functioning after ~2 years
- Root cause traced to plastic impeller erosion
- Potential plastic contamination in coffee grounds
- Replacement parts scarce or unavailable
- Breville charging over $100 for repairs or offering minimal coupons
Marketing emphasizes “precision engineered” and metal durability, while omitting this critical plastic component.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Alleged conduct may support:
- Failure to disclose latent defects
- Breach of implied warranty of merchantability, where Breville grinders cannot grind coffee
- Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act claims
- Consumer fraud, where “all-metal” messaging omits a known failure point
Consumers should not have to replace a $200 grinder due to an undisclosed plastic part.
Signs You May Be Affected
- Purchased a Breville Smart Grinder Pro or Dose Control
- Grinder jammed or failed unexpectedly
- Incurred costly repairs or replacement
- Purchased within the last several years