Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09184 · Apr 6, 2009 · Atico International USA
500,000
units affected
500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09184
- Date
- Apr 6, 2009
- Company
- Atico International USA
- Units affected
- 500,000
- Product
- Signature Gourmet™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers and Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup Coffeemakers
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
These coffeemakers 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 23 reports of coffeemakers igniting, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled signature gourmet™ 12-cup programmable coffeemakers and kitchen gourmet® 10-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?
These coffeemakers 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.