Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers

[Al Capone]

Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard

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.

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.


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[JWWebster]

You gitz whut ye pays fer.

[MajorApp]

 I gave up on coffee pots years ago. Microwave water for 1:45 and add 2 heaping spoonfulls of instant Tasters Choice and a packet of hot chocolate mix. Now you have wings.

[Icehouse]

Maybe the Chinese should stick to making "Moo Goo Gai Pan"