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Product recall · CPSCApril 6, 2009Serious
Atico International USA Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
These coffeemakers 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500,000
- Recall date
- April 6, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Atico International USA, Inc. has received 23 reports of coffeemakers igniting, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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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