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Recall: General Electric Coffee Makers From Walmart Due to Fire Hazard

Recall:  General Electric Coffee Makers From Walmart Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product: General Electric®-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers Units: About 900,000 Importer: Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. Hazard: The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Walmart has received 83 reports of overheating, smoking, melting, burning and fire, including three reports of minor burn injuries to consumer’s hands, [...]

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