Atico Signature Gourmet Programmable Coffeemakers and Kitchen Gourmet Coffeemakers

Description: Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2009 Release #09-184 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 546-4835 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Signature Gourmet? 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers and Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup Coffeemakers Units: About 500,000 Distributor: Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Hazard: These coffeemakers can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Atico International USA, Inc. has received 23 reports of coffeemakers igniting, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves the following coffeemakers: Name Color Model # Item# Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup Coffeemaker White XQ-673K W14A3714 Signature Gourmet? 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Black XQ-673BT or CM4193D W14A5084 The name of the coffeemaker is printed on the front of the unit. The model number and the item number are printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the unit. Sold at: Walgreens stores nationwide: the Signature Gourmet? 12-Cup programmable coffeemaker from June 2004 through March 2009 for about $20 and the Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup coffeemaker from August 2006 through December 2008 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled coffeemaker and contact Atico International USA for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Atico International USA toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.aticousa.com [Learn More]