Sears Roebuck Kenmore, Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers

Description: Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued August 26, 2008 Revised January 26, 2011 Release #08-372 Sears' Recall Hotline: (800) 978-7615 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Note: recall hotline hours changed. Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers Units: About 145,000 Retailers: Sears, Roebuck and Co., the great indoors and Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. Hazard: The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: 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. Description: 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. 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. Manufactured in: China Remedy: 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. 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 Kenmore Coffee Maker - Black, White and Red Kenmore Elite 14 cup Glass Carafe (shown) and 12 Cup thermal Carafe. [Learn More]