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Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard
The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 900,000
- Reports
- 83
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30.
- Product type
- Coffee Makers or Teapots
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee makers and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 20 2010; last revised JUL 25 2016.