CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Burn - Not Fire-Related
CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots
The recalled Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots, which are used to heat beverages, are made of white plastic and have a date code of 0702 on the bottom of the pot and box. The hot pots, which are shaped like a pitcher, also have the words, "Kitchen Gourmet," "Do Not Immerse in Water," and "Made in China" printed on the bottom.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the hot pots immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, and the remedy is no longer available.
Contact Information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall Details
Sold At
Walgreens stores nationwide sold the hot pots, from September 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.
Injuries
Atico International has received five reports of the hot pots separating, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Atico
Recall Number
03090
Product Information
Product Name
Atico Kitchen Gourmet Hot Pots
Product Type
Cookers & Cookware
Manufacturer Name
Atico
Imported By
Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Manufactured In
China