GE Coffee Maker Brews Up Trouble
About Coffee[s] Staff
On May 19, 2010 The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 900,000 GE 12-cup digital coffee makers sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide, after dozens of reports of overheating, smoking, burning and fires. According to the CPSC, Walmart has received reportedly received 83 complaints about the GE-branded coffee maker, including 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.
[ad#google_a]The coffee makers, with the GE logo printed on the base, were sold in white or black from March 2008 through January of this year. The model numbers involved are 169164 and 169165. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using these coffee makers and return them to any Walmart for a full refund.
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