CPSC Recall in 2006: Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-022

Date: October 31, 2006

Product Name: Espresso Express™ Espresso Makers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 54,000 Espresso Express Espresso Makers. 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.Name of Product: Espresso Express™ Espresso MakersUnits: About 54,000Distributor: Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.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.Incidents/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.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 "Espresso Express™" are imprinted on the black base. The item number is W14A7166, which is located underneath the base.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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: About 54,000

Incidents:

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.

Manufactured In:

China