Atico International USA, Inc. · Recalled
Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards
The espresso maker's heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle. This poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers.
- Units
- About 54,000
- Reports
- 42
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $15–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Espresso Maker has a black base and a silver water reservoir. The coffee carafe is smoke-colored plastic with a back handle. The words "EspressoExpress™" are imprinted on the black base. The item number is W14A7166, which is located underneath the base.
The file
- Sold at
- CVS Pharmacy, Farmacias El Amal, Happy Harry's, Navarro Discount Pharmacies, Kerr Drug, Bartell Drug and Lewis Drug from August 2005 through October 2005 for between $15 and $30.
- Product type
- Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Incident log
Atico International has received 42 reports of incidents involving the heating element forcefully separating from its base. Among these incidents, there were nine reports of minor scald burns and seven reports of consumers being hit by parts of the espresso maker.
What the notice says to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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 NOV 01 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.
