Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 08372 · Aug 26, 2008 · Sears, Roebuck and Co.
145,000
units affected
145,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08372
- Date
- Aug 26, 2008
- Company
- Sears, Roebuck and Co.
- Units affected
- 145,000
- Product
- Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kenmore and kenmore elite coffee makers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.