Signature Gourmet™ and Kitchen Gourmet® 12-Cup Coffeemakers

CPSC Recall #07-244 — July 18, 2007

Recall #07-244 Date: July 18, 2007 Remedy: Dispose

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