Recalls / 2006-11-01
Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards
07022 · Recalled 2006-11-01 · CPSC page
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.
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.
Reported 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.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso Express™ Espresso Makers | About 54,000 |
Parties
- Distributor
- Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- CVS Pharmacy, Farmacias El Amal, Happy Harry's, Navarro Discount Pharmacies, Kerr Drug, Bartell Drug, Lewis Drug, $30.
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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Source: CPSC recall 07022. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.