CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Percolators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-07-11). Hazards: fire, burn. About 198,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01187 |
| Published | 2001-07-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-11 |
| Product category | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products | Electric percolators |
| Firm named in the title | Atico International USA Inc. |
| Firms | Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 198,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Drug and discount stores nationwide sold these percolators, from January 1996 through January 2001, for about $10. |
Description
The recall includes Atico's Kitchen Gourmet Automatic 10 Cup Percolator and Prinetti Electric 10 Cup Percolator. The white plastic percolators have gray bases. The Kitchen Gourmet Automatic 10 Cup Percolator is decorated with three red flowers on the front. The Prinetti Electric 10 Cup Percolator is plain white with "Prinetti" written on the front.
Hazard
If the thermostat fails, the plastic housing of the percolator can overheat and melt while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and injuries
Atico has received six reports of fires, as a result of overheating with these percolators, resulting in minor property damage to kitchen counters and cabinets. There have been two reports of minor burns to the hand.
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