Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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 this recall are: Model Number Color 169164 Black 169165 White No other models are included in this recall.

Is my product affected?

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• General Electric®-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers · About 900,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30.; Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Walmart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com

Recall history and context

Walmart appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all Walmart recalls.

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

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