CPSCGeneral Alert
Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: August 26, 2008Recall ID: 08372Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 12-cup Kenmore coffee makers sold in black, white, and red with the following model numbers: 100.80006 (black), 100.81006 (white), and 100.82006 (red). The recall also involves 12-cup Kenmore Elite coffee makers with thermal carafe (model number 100.90007) and 14-cup Kenmore Elite coffee makers (model number 100.90006). The model number can be found on the bottom of the unit. There is a Kenmore or Kenmore Elite logo on the front bottom of the maker.
Affected Products
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Coffee-Makers-Recalled-by-Sears-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/66a5c36e5320468ab26b24c43b613c02.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kenmore Coffee Maker |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fb216d9d2db34bb8be3df19b23171531.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Kenmore Elite Coffee Maker |
| Hazards › Name | The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Sears has received 20 reports of coffee makers overheating, including 12 fires, causing damage to counter tops, cabinet damage, and plastic melting on the floor. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 145,000 |
| Recall I D | 4408 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the coffee makers and take them to their nearest Sears or Kmart store to obtain a free replacement coffee maker. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears, Sears Hardware, the great indoors, and Kmart stores nationwide, as well as Sears.com and Kmart.com, from August 2007 through April 2008 for between $30 and $100. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 12-cup Kenmore coffee makers sold in black, white, and red with the following model numbers: 100.80006 (black), 100.81006 (white), and 100.82006 (red). The recall also involves 12-cup Kenmore Elite coffee makers with thermal carafe (model number 100.90007) and 14-cup Kenmore Elite coffee makers (model number 100.90006). The model number can be found on the bottom of the unit. There is a Kenmore or Kenmore Elite logo on the front bottom of the maker. |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | the great indoors, of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Distributors › 3 › Name | Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 08372 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Sears at (800) 978-7615 between 7 am - 9 pm CT Monday through Friday, 7 am - 6 pm Saturday, or visit the following Web sites: www.sears.com, www.kmart.com, or www.thegreatindoors.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |