Whirlpool Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers
KitchenAid® Coffeemakers.
Date of Recall
2005-06-02CPSC Release Number
05-185Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 990-6255Units
About 529,000.Sold By
Catalogs, department stores, specialty retailers and on-line retailers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $50 and $130.Problem/Hazard
An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
Whirlpool Corp. has received 13 reports of incidents involving coffeemakers overheating resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.Description
The recalled KitchenAid® coffeemakers are black, white, red, or blue in color. They are manufactured in 10- and 12-cup models. Consumers can determine if they have one of the recalled coffeemakers by identifying the product's model and serial numbers, which are located on a label on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The affected models include:| 10 - cup models | 12 - cup models | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| KCM120OB | KCM300OB | KCM200OB | KCM400OB |
| KCM120WH | KCM300WH | KCM200WH | KCM400WH |
| KCM400ER | |||
| KCM400BU |
Remedy
Consumers should unplug and stop using the coffeemakers immediately and inform all users of the coffeemakers not to use it due to the risk of fire. Consumers should contact KitchenAid® to verify their product is affected and to arrange for a reimbursement for the purchase of another coffeemaker or for a product exchange of another KitchenAid® product.Consumer Contact
Contact KitchenAid® at (800) 990-6255 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.KitchenAid.com/repairRecall Comments
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