Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10238. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee makers and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.
CPSC recall 10238 has the recall date 20 May 2010. The notice names the firm Walmart Stores. The recall has about 900,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Coffee Makers or Teapots.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 900,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | General Electric®-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers, About 900,000, Coffee Makers or Teapots |
| Sold at | Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30. |
| Importer | Walmart Stores Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 900,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Coffee Makers or Teapots
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Walmart Stores
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2016 | Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| 25 May 2011 | Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard |
| 15 Dec 2009 | Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10238The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 10238. https://recallregister.com/product/235-walmart-recalls-general-electric-coffee-makers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10238 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart stores nationwide from March 2008 through January 2010 for about $30.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 10238?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10238?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 900,000