Krups XP1020 Espresso Machine

I had my first Krups steam ezpresso machine for 10 years and before that in college I used the stove top euro espresso pot that could boil over very easily. The only reason that I got rid of my Krups steam espresso maker is because someone bought me...

This Krups XP1020 is a steam espresso maker, so it doesn't use the same high pressure technique as the other traditional espresso machines. However, this was the first of 5 machines I tried, and the first cup of cappuccino I made was perfect. It was...

I have been using a similar Krups for years to make Espresso a few times a day. Plugged the XP1020 in and everything appeared to be working as expected, until it Exploded. Coffee grinds everywhere.

Bought this inexpensive espresso maker from Sears for 60 bucks.  I knew I wasn't getting commercial quality but give me a break.  The filter seal blew out the first use and shot steam and coffee grounds all over my kitchen.  I though I did something...