Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10238 · announced May 20, 2010 · Walmart Stores · 900,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves General Electric®-brand 12-cup coffee makers sold in white or black. The digital coffee maker has programmable functions and plastic housing. The GE logo is printed on the base of the coffee maker and the model number is printed on the bottom of the base. Model Numbers included in this recall are: Model Number Color 169164 Black 169165 White No other models are included in this recall.
The hazard
The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee makers and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Walmart has received 83 reports of overheating, smoking, melting, burning and fire, including three reports of minor burn injuries to consumer's hands, feet and torso. Reports of property damage include a significant kitchen fire and damage to countertops, cabinets and a wall.
Sold at: Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Walmart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.