Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 08372. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffee makers and take them to their nearest Sears or Kmart store to obtain a free replacement coffee maker.
CPSC recall 08372 has the recall date 26 Aug 2008. The notice names the firm Sears, Roebuck and Co. The recall has about 145,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Sears has received 20 reports of coffee makers overheating, including 12 fires, causing damage to counter tops, cabinet damage, and plastic melting on the floor. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 145,000 |
| Description | This recall involves 12-cup Kenmore coffee makers sold in black, white, and red with the following model numbers: 100.80006 (black), 100.81006 (white), and 100.82006 (red). The recall also involves 12-cup Kenmore Elite coffee makers with thermal carafe (model number 100.90007) and 14-cup Kenmore Elite coffee makers (model number 100.90006). The model number can be found on the bottom of the unit. There is a Kenmore or Kenmore Elite logo on the front bottom of the maker. |
| Product | Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers, About 145,000, Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Sold at | Sears, Sears Hardware, the great indoors, and Kmart stores nationwide, as well as Sears.com and Kmart.com, from August 2007 through April 2008 for between $30 and $100. |
| Distributor | Sears, Roebuck and Co; the great indoors; Kmart Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 145,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Sears, Roebuck and Co
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2008 | Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard |
| 7 May 2002 | CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower |
| 9 Nov 2001 | CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers |
| 15 May 2001 | CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08372The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08372. https://recallregister.com/product/4408-coffee-makers-recalled-by-sears-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08372 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sears has received 20 reports of coffee makers overheating, including 12 fires, causing damage to counter tops, cabinet damage, and plastic melting on the floor. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sears, Sears Hardware, the great indoors, and Kmart stores nationwide, as well as Sears.com and Kmart.com, from August 2007 through April 2008 for between $30 and $100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08372?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 145,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China