Safety regulator, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots
Recall 03090 · Mar 6, 2003 · Atico International USA Inc.
37,000
units affected
37,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03090
- Date
- Mar 6, 2003
- Company
- Atico International USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 37,000
- Product
- Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Atico International has received five reports of the hot pots separating, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Walgreens stores nationwide sold the hot pots, from September 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kitchen gourmet® hot pots?
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.
What is the hazard?
The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.
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.