CPSC2001-07-11
CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Percolators
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard
If the thermostat fails, the plastic housing of the percolator can overheat and melt while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Drug and discount stores nationwide sold these percolators, from January 1996 through January 2001, for about $10.
Affected count
About 198,000
Injuries reported
Atico has received six reports of fires, as a result of overheating with these percolators, resulting in minor property damage to kitchen counters and cabinets. There have been two reports of minor burns to the hand.
Products
Electric percolators
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Atico-International-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-PercolatorsDon't want to check this manually?
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