Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled April 6, 2009 · CPSC recall 09184 · Atico
Hazard
These coffeemakers 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 500,000
Incidents / injuries
Atico International USA, Inc. has received 23 reports of coffeemakers igniting, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description
This recall involves the following coffeemakers: Name Color Model # Item# Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup Coffeemaker White XQ-673K W14A3714 Signature Gourmet® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Black XQ-673BT or CM4193D W14A5084 The name of the coffeemaker is printed on the front of the unit. The model number and the item number are printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the unit.
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™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers and Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup Coffeemakers
Distributed by
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Retailers
Walgreens stores nationwide: the Signature Gourmet™ 12-Cup programmable coffeemaker from June 2004 through March 2009 for about $20 and the Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup coffeemaker from August 2006 through December 2008 for about $10.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →