Unfortunately, Companies Sometimes put Profits ahead of People's Safety NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 17, 2017 / In just a few short years, single-serve pod coffeemakers have replaced standard coffee machines in many offices and homes across the country. Recently, however, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Keurig, one of the most popular brands of pod coffee machines, will pay $5.8 million in penalties for failing to report a burn risk it knew about. CPSC Says Keurig Knew about Defective Coffee Machines It's an understatement to say that America is a nation of coffee drinkers. According to Gallup, two-thirds of the country consumes at least one cup each day. One-quarter of the population admits to being addicted, but less than 10 percent of self-professed "coffee addicts" say they're trying to quit - or even want to.