CPSC recall 08-372, announced August 26, 2008, covers Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers (about 145,000 units). The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. The notice cites 20 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 978-7615, or go to www.sears.com.
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
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).
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.
Incidents and 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.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kenmore and Kenmore Elite
- Product type
- Coffee makers, Electric kettles
- Recall number
- 08-372
- Units
- About 145,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
- Distributor
- Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., the great indoors, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers
CPSC product type: Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
Recall contact information
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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