Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn
Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn recalled?
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers
- Company
- Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., the great indoors, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 145,000
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- August 26, 2008
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.