CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards
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.
Required Consumer Action
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Contact Information
The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Recall Details
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.
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 espres
Recall Number
07022
Product Information
Product Name
Espresso Express™ Espresso Makers
Product Type
Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
Number of Units
About 54,000
Distributed By
Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Manufactured In
China