Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard
USWalmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
General Electric®-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Walmart-Recalls-General-Electric-Coffee-Makers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10238/10238a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Coffee Makers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10238/10238b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Coffee Makers |
| Hazards › Name | The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | General Electric®-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers |
| Products › Type | Coffee Makers or Teapots |
| Products › Category I D | 68110 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900,000 |
| Recall I D | 235 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee makers and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2010-05-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10238 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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