Recall 08-372, published August 26, 2008
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
14-CUPThe 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).
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Official 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.
- Brand
- Kenmore and Kenmore Elite
- Recall published
- August 26, 2008
- Category
- Appliances
- Units
- About 145,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
