Recalls / 2008-08-26

Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

08372 · Recalled 2008-08-26 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers		About 145,000

Parties

Distributors: Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., the great indoors, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Sears, Sears Hardware, the great indoors, Kmart, as well as Sears.com, Kmart.com, from August 2007 through April 2008 for, $100.

Consumer 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

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Source: CPSC recall 08372. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.