GE Coffee Makers Recalled After Complaints of Fires - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 05-21-2010, 12:11 PM

http://www.fox8.com/news/consumer-sa...,2227543.story

By Associated Press
8:08 AM EDT, May 20, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - Nearly 1 million General Electric coffee makers sold at Walmart are being recalled after dozens of reports of overheating, smoking, burning and fires.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall Thursday, said Walmart has received 83 complaints about the GE-branded coffee maker, including three reports of minor burns to consumers' bodies.

The reports of property damage include a significant kitchen fire and damage to countertops, cabinets and a wall, said the CPSC.

The recall involves about 900,000 GE 12-cup digital coffee makers sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide.

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.

MickeyMac · 05-21-2010, 01:57 PM

That sucks.

There is one advantage to making instant coffee though.

catlover79 · 05-21-2010, 02:10 PM

I don't even drink coffee.

robyrob · 05-21-2010, 04:01 PM

anyone care to guess where these POS's were manufactured?

...and I like my cofee hot, but not THAT HOT.

Reverend Jim · 05-21-2010, 05:26 PM

Zebra 3 · 05-21-2010, 10:26 PM

When will they'll be on special??

catlover79 · 05-26-2010, 01:18 PM

I know people who love their coffee piping hot, but I think this takes it a bit too far.

05-21-2010, 12:11 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	GE Coffee Makers Recalled After Complaints of Fires http://www.fox8.com/news/consumer-sa...,2227543.story By Associated Press 8:08 AM EDT, May 20, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) - Nearly 1 million General Electric coffee makers sold at Walmart are being recalled after dozens of reports of overheating, smoking, burning and fires. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall Thursday, said Walmart has received 83 complaints about the GE-branded coffee maker, including three reports of minor burns to consumers' bodies. The reports of property damage include a significant kitchen fire and damage to countertops, cabinets and a wall, said the CPSC. The recall involves about 900,000 GE 12-cup digital coffee makers sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide. 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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05-21-2010, 04:01 PM	#4
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,227	anyone care to guess where these POS's were manufactured? ...and I like my cofee hot, but not THAT HOT.
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Zebra 3 Striped Tomato Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,812	When will they'll be on special??
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05-21-2010, 01:57 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	That sucks. There is one advantage to making instant coffee though.

05-21-2010, 02:10 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	I don't even drink coffee.

05-21-2010, 05:26 PM	#5
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05-26-2010, 01:18 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	I know people who love their coffee piping hot, but I think this takes it a bit too far.