BLACK+DECKER CM0915BKD

What you get

The manufacturer sells the CM0915BKD direct at $33.99, though its own site has shown it sold out. It is one of the cheapest new 12-cup drip coffee makers in the US.

In the box: the coffee maker, Duralife glass carafe, reusable filter basket and a manual. No paper filters.

The manufacturer’s spec table lists “Digital: Yes”, but there is no clock and no timer behind that label — just the on/off switch. Treat it as a spec-sheet quirk, not a feature list.

Brewing

BLACK+DECKER’s Vortex showerhead is designed to saturate grounds more evenly than a single-stream drip. Exponation brewed 8 consecutive pots in a roundup and reported consistent flavor cup to cup. MyStoryMySM measured brew temperature at 198-200°F, the high end of the Specialty Coffee Association’s 195-205°F range.

Both outlets are Amazon-affiliate roundup sites that pull product data from listings and publish short reviews; neither is a laboratory test. No independent instrumented test from Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, CNET, PCMag, RTINGS, Good Housekeeping or Reviewed was found for this model.

No timer, no auto shutoff

This machine has no auto shutoff: the warming plate stays on until you switch it off by hand. Roundups flag that as a safety concern in households with children or forgetful users.

The feature list matches the price: no programmable timer, no clock, no brew strength control, no small-batch setting, and no removable reservoir — you pour water straight into the top-fill basin. If coffee ready when you wake up matters, look at BLACK+DECKER’s CM1160B-1 instead.

Reliability and support

BLACK+DECKER backs the machine with a 2-year limited warranty, and its site links to a parts and accessories page, so some replacement parts exist. There is no evidence that owners can repair the pump or heating element themselves.

Trustpilot carries repeated complaints about BLACK+DECKER warranty service — denied claims, long waits, difficulty reaching a person — though most cover tools and other appliances rather than coffee makers. A 2023 review describes a BLACK+DECKER 12-cup maker whose replacement unit lasted about two months; it is not confirmed as this model, but it points to quality-control variability in the brand’s coffee maker line. Roundups cite owner reports of units failing within 1.5 years, and Reddit discussion of this exact model is very thin.

Is it worth it?

At under $30 the value case is strong: the Vortex showerhead, no-drip spout, dishwasher-safe basket and 2-year warranty are unusual at this price. Between $31 and $40 it is fair value — for $5-8 more, the CM1160B-1 adds a 24-hour programmable timer and auto shutoff, listed at $37.99 on the manufacturer’s site. Above $40 the case weakens, and programmable alternatives from BLACK+DECKER or Hamilton Beach offer more features.

Best suited to guest houses, vacation rentals, dorm rooms, offices and anyone who specifically wants a no-frills machine.

Which model this is

This page covers the BLACK+DECKER CM0915BKD, sold as the “12 Cup Switch Coffeemaker” — the US 120 V version, on sale since at least late 2023. BLACK+DECKER runs its kitchen appliances under Empower Brands, LLC, a subsidiary of Spectrum Brands.

The manufacturer page is the authoritative spec sheet: 975 W and 120 V. Some third-party listings show 230 V and 900 W for this model, which is incorrect for the US version; the third-party dimension and weight figures conflict the same way.

The US Amazon variant is ASIN B0C8B9V7HR.

Sources

Manufacturer:

• BLACK+DECKER 12 Cup Switch Coffeemaker — manufacturer product page
• Coffee Makers collection — BLACK+DECKER

Independent reviews:

• 8 Best Drip Coffee Makers for Home — Exponation
• 12 Best Coffee Makers for Home — MyStoryMySM

Owner reports:

• BLACK+DECKER warranty and service complaints — Trustpilot
• BLACK+DECKER warranty and service complaints — Trustpilot Canada

Retail:

• Black+Decker Drip Coffee Maker CM0915BKD — JCPenney