Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07244 · Jul 18, 2007 · Atico International USA
392,000
units affected
392,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07244
- Date
- Jul 18, 2007
- Company
- Atico International USA
- Units affected
- 392,000
- Product
- Signature Gourmet™ and Kitchen Gourmet® 12-Cup Coffeemakers
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Walgreens stores nationwide from August 2003 through December 2006.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled signature gourmet™ and kitchen gourmet® 12-cup coffeemakers?
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
What is the hazard?
The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.