Walmart Recalls General Electric Coffee Makers

Washington, DC: Walmart is recalling about 900,000 electric coffee makers made by General Electric (GE), because the coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

So far, Walmart has received 83 reports of overheating, smoking, melting, burning and fire, including three reports of minor burn injuries to consumer's hands, feet and torso. Reports of property damage include a significant kitchen fire and damage to countertops, cabinets and a wall.

This recall involves General Electric-brand 12-cup coffee makers sold in white or black. The digital coffee maker has programmable functions and plastic housing. The GE logo is printed on the base of the coffee maker and the model number is printed on the bottom of the base. Model numbers included in the recall are 169164, and 169165. The coffee makers were sold at Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30.

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Published on May-20-10