Walmart Recalls General Electric Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard –

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the approximately 900,000 General Electric (GE) 12-cup digital coffee makers sold in Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010.

This recall involves GE 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 the recall are: 169164 (Black) 169165 (white). The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Walmart has received 83 reports of 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.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee makers and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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.