Atico International USA Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots
The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 37,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Walgreens stores nationwide sold the hot pots, from September 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Incident log
Atico International has received five reports of the hot pots separating, though no injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 06 2003; last revised MAY 22 2025.