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Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
900,000
Recall Date
May 20, 2010
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-235.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-235.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee makers and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Walmart Stores Nationwide From March 2008 Through January 2010 For About $30. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-235.

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

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Walmart Stores Nationwide From March 2008 Through January 2010 For About $30. Recall FAQ

Walmart Stores Nationwide From March 2008 Through January 2010 For About $30. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on May 20, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 900,000 units are potentially affected.