CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers
USCPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
KitchenAid® Coffeemakers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-KitchenAid-Coffeemakers |
| Title | CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/beb3c8d9fe7747aebbe3e0f38d4c235e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Coffeemaker 12-Cup Model (White) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cf09b470b2bd4e95906396e131b887dc.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Coffeemaker 12-Cup Model (Black) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2c9cc88a4c47413ba2465493cd5b8252.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Coffeemaker 10-Cup Model (White) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f638299173d1434db0a7cfe86dd2aeb3.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Coffeemaker 10-Cup Model (Black) |
| Hazards › Name | An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Whirlpool Corp. has received 13 reports of incidents involving coffeemakers overheating, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | KitchenAid® Coffeemakers |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 529,000 |
| Recall I D | 2940 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Catalogs, department stores, specialty retailers and on-line retailers nationwide, from January 1999 through December 2004, for between $50 and $130. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 05185 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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