Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09184 · announced April 6, 2009 · Atico · 500,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
These coffeemakers can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.