Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-11-01). Hazards: burn, impact injury, injury. About 54,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07022 |
| Published | 2006-11-01 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Espresso/Cappuccino Makers |
| Products | Espresso Express™ Espresso Makers |
| Firm named in the title | Atico International USA, Inc. |
| Firms | Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 54,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn, impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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