CPSC recall · Reported June 2, 2005
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers
An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. recalled The recalled KitchenAid® coffeemakers are black, white, red, or blue in color. They are m….
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers was recalled by Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. in June 2, 2005. Reason: An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumer…. Remedy: Consumers should unplug and stop using the coffeemakers immediately and inform all users …. Verify recall #05185 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumer….
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- agency class
- June 2, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05185 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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 models KCM120OB KCM120WH KCM300OB KCM300WH 12 - cup models KCM200OB KCM200WH KCM400OB KCM400WH KCM400ER KCM400BU The serial numbers of the affected products begin with the letters WCJ, WCK, WCL, WCM, and WCP.
Reason for recall
An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should unplug and stop using the coffeemakers immediately and inform all users of the coffeemakers not to use it due to the risk of fire. Consumers should contact KitchenAid® to verify their product is affected and to arrange for a reimbursement for the purchase of another coffeemaker or for a product exchange of another KitchenAid® product. Consumers should not return the coffeemaker to the retailer where it was purchased.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05185 |
| Date reported | June 2, 2005 |
| Date initiated | June 2, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 529,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should unplug and stop using the coffeemakers immediately and inform all users of the coffeemakers not to use it due to…
- Check the recall number (05185) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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