Signature Gourmet™ and Kitchen Gourmet® 12-Cup Coffeemakers
CPSC Recall #07-244 — July 18, 2007
Product
Signature Gourmet™ and Kitchen Gourmet® 12-Cup Coffeemakers
Description
The coffeemaker is white with a glass coffeepot. Signature Gourmet™ or Kitchen Gourmet® is printed on the front of the unit. The Model Number (XQ-673B), Item Number (W14A4984) and date code are located on the bottom of the unit. Only units with date codes from May 2003 (0503) through July 2006 (0706) are affected by this recall.
Hazard
The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Atico International USA, Inc. has received 14 reports of electrical failures, including six reports in which the unit ignited causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Units Affected
About 392,000
Sold At
Walgreens stores nationwide from August 2003 through December 2006. The Signature Gourmet™ model sold for about $16 and the Kitchen Gourmet® model sold for about $10.
Importer
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Manufactured In
China