CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots
Recalled March 6, 2003 · CPSC recall 03090 · Atico
Hazard
The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the hot pots immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, and the remedy is no longer available.
Units
About 37,000
Incidents / injuries
Atico International has received five reports of the hot pots separating, though no injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots, which are used to heat beverages, are made of white plastic and have a date code of 0702 on the bottom of the pot and box. The hot pots, which are shaped like a pitcher, also have the words, "Kitchen Gourmet," "Do Not Immerse in Water," and "Made in China" printed on the bottom.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the hot pots immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, and the remedy is no longer available.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Product
Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots
Imported by
Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Retailers
Walgreens stores nationwide sold the hot pots, from September 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →