Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #10238
Recall Date
2010-05-20
Manufacturer
Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Units Affected
About 900,000
Products Involved
General Electric®-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers
Hazard
The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee makers and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
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.
Sold At
Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves General Electric®-brand 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 this recall are: Model Number Color 169164 Black 169165 White No other models are included in this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28