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Product recall · CPSCJuly 18, 2007Serious
Atico International USA Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Who to contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 392,000
- Recall date
- July 18, 2007
- Brand
- Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- 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.
Walgreens stores nationwide from August 2003 through December 2006.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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