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Product recall · CPSCAugust 26, 2008Serious
Coffee Makers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 145,000
- Recall date
- August 26, 2008
- Made or distributed by
- Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., the great indoors, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- 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.
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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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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