CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers
CPSC recall 05185 · announced June 2, 2005 · Whirlpool · 529,000 units affected
The product
The recalled KitchenAid® coffeemakers are black, white, red, or blue in color. They are manufactured in 10- and 12-cup models. Consumers can determine if they have one of the recalled coffeemakers by identifying the product's model and serial numbers, which are located on a label on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The affected models include: 10 - cup models KCM120OB KCM120WH KCM300OB KCM300WH 12 - cup models KCM200OB KCM200WH KCM400OB KCM400WH KCM400ER KCM400BU The serial numbers of the affected products begin with the letters WCJ, WCK, WCL, WCM, and WCP.
The hazard
An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should unplug and stop using the coffeemakers immediately and inform all users of the coffeemakers not to use it due to the risk of fire. Consumers should contact KitchenAid® to verify their product is affected and to arrange for a reimbursement for the purchase of another coffeemaker or for a product exchange of another KitchenAid® product. Consumers should not return the coffeemaker to the retailer where it was purchased.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Whirlpool Corp. has received 13 reports of incidents involving coffeemakers overheating, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Catalogs, department stores, specialty retailers and on-line retailers nationwide, from January 1999 through December 2004, for between $50 and $130.
Consumer contact: Contact KitchenAid® at (800) 990-6255 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.KitchenAid.com/repair
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.