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10 reports to CPSC, the latest made Feb 29, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 10reports to CPSC
  • Feb 29, 2024the latest report was made
  • Jun 23, 2011the earliest
  • 9with the company’s comments
Brand
General Electric
Makers
Walmart Stores Inc. and Select Brands, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Electric coffee makers and teapotsCPSC’s product type: Electric Coffee Makers or Teapots (code 217), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)

“General Electric (GE)” and “General Electric 5 cup digital coffee maker, model # 898677”

By month

1 report from March 2023 to February 2024; the most in February 2024, 1. 9 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
February 20241
October 20131
June 20131
March 20131
February 20131
October 20121
September 20121
August 20121
June 20121
June 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 6 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 2 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Feb 29, 2024, sent to the company Mar 4, 2024, published by CPSC Mar 18, 2024

    The product, in the report: 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. Ebay seller “[REDACTED]” is selling this recalled product: General Electric-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers. Model number: 169164 Color: Black. Listing: [REDACTED] eBay item number:[REDACTED]

    Ebay seller attempting to sell the “General Electric digital 12 cup coffee maker 169164” that was recalled by Walmart in 2010 because “The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.” I purchased two of these coffee makers before the recall. Both were brand new and both caught fire. This coffee maker is dangerous.

    Model
    169164
    UPC
    681131691642
    Where
    Riverside, California: Other
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    No Relationship
    As this report names them
    Brand General Electric, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  2. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Oct 1, 2013, sent to the company Dec 11, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 26, 2013

    The product, in the report: Coffemaker, 12 Cup

    The consumer stated that they made coffee in the morning. When the consumer’s husband went to wash it, he noticed a crack in the pot from spout to the bottom. The consumer stated that the crack is about 6 inches.

    The consumer stated that there were no electrical problems. The consumer does not know if the crack occurred from overheating.

    There are no recalls on the product.

    Model
    898705
    Serial number
    E319586
    Bought from
    Wal-Mart, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Churchville, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand General Electric, made or sold by Select Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Jun 17, 2013, sent to the company Jun 25, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 17, 2013

    The product, in the report: 12 cup cup digital coffee maker used twice a day for my use color is black

    I turned coffee maker on and when almost finished I smelled something burning and heard cracking noise, the hot plate was extremley red so I pulled the plug

    Bought from
    wal-mart, Kentucky
    Bought
    Apr 5, 2013
    Where
    butler, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand general electric, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Mar 24, 2013, sent to the company Apr 5, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 19, 2013

    The product, in the report: General Electric Coffee Maker, black.

    I have purchased 2 GE Coffee pots that the same model was recalled in 2010. The first one caught on fire so I returned it to Walmart. I exchanged it, and called GE to report it. The representative said he would record it and that they have NEVER had issues with their units before. 32 days later, the second one has caught fire too!

    Model
    898705
    UPC
    605388987051
    Bought from
    Walmart, New York
    Bought
    Feb 13, 2013
    Where
    Scotia, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 32, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand General Electric, made or sold by Select Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. First aid

    Made Feb 7, 2013, sent to the company Feb 19, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 5, 2013

    The product, in the report: Five cup General Electric coffee maker

    I purchased a 5 cup coffee maker, made by General Electric, at Walmart about 2 years ago. In less than a year the cover for the pot broke off. I called GE and then returned the coffee maker to Walmart, where it was replaced. That was in February, 2012. On Feb. 5, 2013 I made a pot of coffee, and when I went to pick up the pot, the one piece handle and lid broke off, leaving several small pieces of plastic and the screw which tore loose from the metal band around the pot. The pot fell forward, and I was scalded from my ribs down to about the middle of my leg. I was wearing only underwear because I had planned to drink the coffee while I got dressed. I immediately got in a cool shower (painful burn) and when I could stand to touch the area used [REDACTED] cream. I am writing because two of these pots broke in a very similar way. With the first one, the lid broke off when the plastic didn’t hold. With the second one, the entire plastic mechanism broke as soon as I lifted the pot of scalding coffee. I think these pots should be tested for inferior quality plastic, which can result in serious damage. When I called GE at [REDACTED] and told the robot the model number printed on the front of the booklet, it insisted there is no such number, but obviously there is. The model # is 898677.Below that is UPC605388986771.

    Model
    898677
    UPC
    605388986771
    Bought from
    Walmart, Missouri
    Bought
    Feb 22, 2012
    Where
    Creve Coeur, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 78, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand General Electric 5 cup digital coffee maker, model # 898677, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  6. No one hurt

    Made Oct 23, 2012, sent to the company Nov 6, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 21, 2012

    The product, in the report: GE 12-cup Coffee Maker: Model #169209. Should have been recalled with the other recalled coffee makers...of 2010. The heating element can melt the water container and product will leak water through the bottom and onto the counter top. Possible electric shock from contacting water and appliance.

    General Electric 12-cup coffee maker: Model # 169209.

    This is very similar to the recall that GE put out in 2010. This model also has a tendency to overheat, and the heating element will burn a hole in the water recepticle and the water will leak through the bottom of the base and onto your counter top. Can also cause an electrical shock from the water leakage.

    Model
    169209
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2009, about then
    Where
    Vicksburg, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand General Electric, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Sep 22, 2012, sent to the company Oct 4, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: GE Electric 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, model #898682. Sold at Wal-Mart stores. Black.

    I received a GE Electric 12-Cup Coffee Maker, model #898682, as a gift in June 2012. On September 22, 2012, I turned the unit on, and after a few minutes heard a crackling noise and began to smell scorched plastic coming from the heating tank area of the appliance. In addition, smoke had begun to rise from the machine (not steam, actual smoke). I immediately turned the unit off and unplugged it.

    Model
    898682
    UPC
    605388986825
    Bought from
    Wal-Mart
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Livonia, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 23, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand General Electric (GE), made or sold by Select Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. Hurt, care not known

    Made Aug 11, 2012, sent to the company Sep 6, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 20, 2012

    The product, in the report: GE 12-cup digital coffee maker, black color brushed silver metallic trim

    I purchased a “made for Walmart” coffeemaker, model 898682, serial #ES19586, Date Code 1144, inspector sticker QC(A) at a local Walmart (store #1982) on 07/14/. The following day I cleaned the machine and made coffee. I used the machine once a day, every day until 08/9/12. Approximately 30 minutes after the completion of the brewing cycle, I heard 3 very loud snapping, sparking sounds, followed by a very distinct smell of burning vinyl plastic. Looking into the kitchen I saw a large plume of gray-white smoke emitting from the coffee maker. I immediately unplugged the machine and grabbed my fire extinguisher. I opened the top covers of the machine and gave it a good blast with the extinguisher, and experienced a pretty good-sized cloud of noxious fumes from the machine which even with the oven-hood fan on high and two floor fans caused me a miserable headache, nausea and stinging eyes. I let the machine cool and removed the machine to another area. My apartment still smells of burnt-plastic that [REDACTED] has difficulty covering. Needless to say, the machine is no longer operational.

    Model
    Model #898682
    UPC
    605388986825
    Serial number
    E319586
    Bought from
    Walmart #1982
    Bought
    Jul 14, 2012
    Where
    Appleton, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand General Electric, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  9. No one hurt

    Made Jun 21, 2012, sent to the company Jun 29, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 16, 2012

    The product, in the report: Coffee maker 12 cup General Electric possible 169165 or 169164

    I purchased a GE coffee maker from walmart about three months ago. This morning I woke up to my smoke detectors going off and my coffee maker fully engulfed in flames. come to look up on line and this coffee maker was recalled in 2010 for the exact problem.

    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Mar 11, 2012, about then
    Where
    Sacramento, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand General Electric, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Jun 23, 2011, sent to the company May 9, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 18, 2011

    The product, in the report: general electric 12 cup coffee maker...model 169209 brown

    We purchased a GE coffee pot 12 cup model 169209 from walmart about 9 months ago. yesterday it started smoking from the rear in billows. It would have burnt down the house if we were not home. They are still selling them at Walmart cuz we went a bought a different one today. I’m concerned about house fires with this pot.

    Model
    169209
    Bought from
    Walmart, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Oct 13, 2010, about then
    Where
    Du Bois, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 46, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand General Electric, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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