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Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 08-372 · August 26, 2008 · Sears

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the coffee makers and take them to their nearest Sears or Kmart store to obtain a free replacement coffee maker.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-372 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 26, 2008
Brand
Sears
Category
Kitchen and small appliances
Products
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 145,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 10, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers · About 145,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; the great indoors, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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

Recall history and context

Sears appears in 23 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sears recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers (About 145,000 units). 82006 (red).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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