Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled July 18, 2007 · CPSC recall 07244 · Atico
Hazard
The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Units
About 392,000
Incidents / injuries
Atico International USA, Inc. has received 14 reports of electrical failures, including six reports in which the unit ignited, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The coffeemaker is white with a glass coffeepot. Signature Gourmet™ or Kitchen Gourmet® is printed on the front of the unit. The Model Number (XQ-673B), Item Number (W14A4984) and date code are located on the bottom of the unit. Only units with date codes from May 2003 (0503) through July 2006 (0706) are affected by this recall.
What to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Product
Signature Gourmet™ and Kitchen Gourmet® 12-Cup Coffeemakers
Imported by
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Retailers
Walgreens stores nationwide from August 2003 through December 2006.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →