Kitchen Aid Recalls 529,000 Coffeemakers

Whirlpool, no stranger to recalls, reported through the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission that it was recalling 529,000 coffeemakers because of a fire hazard. The company says it has already received 13 reports of fires in KitchenAid coffeemakers.

The impacted applicances can be identified by the following serial numbers located on the bottom of the unit:

KCM120OB
KCM300OB
KCM200OB
KCM400OB
KCM120WH
KCM300WH
KCM200WH
KCM400WH
KCM400ER
KCM400BU

Consumers should unplug and stop using the coffeemakers immediately and contact KitchenAid® for a free comparable coffeemaker model or an exchange for another KitchenAid® product. Consumers should not return the coffeemaker to the retailer where it was purchased.
Consumers can also contact KitchenAid® at (800) 990-6255 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday

posted by Consumer Help Web Editorial Team at 9:47 AM |