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Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard

  • Recalled GE Digital Coffee Maker, model 169164 (black)
  • Recalled GE Digital Coffee Maker, model 169165 (white)
Name of Product:
General Electric®-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers
Hazard:

The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
May 20, 2010
Units:

About 900,000

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.

Recall Details

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 NumberColor
169164Black
169165White

No other models are included in this recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee makers and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

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 Exclusively At:
Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30.
Importer(s):

Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-238

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