KitchenAid® Coffeemakers
CPSC Recall #05-185 — June 1, 2005
Product
KitchenAid® Coffeemakers
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 models12 - cup modelsKCM120OBKCM300OBKCM200OBKCM400OBKCM120WHKCM300WHKCM200WHKCM400WH KCM400ER KCM400BUThe serial numbers of the affected products begin with the letters WCJ, WCK, WCL, WCM, and WCP.
Hazard
An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Whirlpool Corp. has received 13 reports of incidents involving coffeemakers overheating resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should not return the coffeemaker to the retailer where it was purchased.
Units Affected
About 529,000
Sold At
Catalogs, department stores, specialty retailers and on-line retailers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $50 and $130.
Manufactured In
China