Atico Espresso Express Makers Recalled for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards
Atico International recalls about 54,000 Espresso Express makers because the heating element can separate from the base, posing burn and impact risks.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including nine minor scald burns and seven instances of consumers being hit by parts, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Atico International USA, Inc. is recalling about 54,000 Espresso Express™ Espresso Makers. The recall is due to a hazard where the heating element can forcefully separate from the base during the brewing cycle. This defect poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers.
The company has received 42 reports of incidents involving the heating element separating. Among these reports, there were nine instances of minor scald burns and seven instances of consumers being hit by parts of the espresso maker. The affected units have a black base, a silver water reservoir, and a smoke-colored plastic coffee carafe with a back handle. The words "EspressoExpress™" are imprinted on the black base, and the item number W14A7166 is located underneath the base.
The espresso makers were 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. Because the firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product. For more information, call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
The recalled product
- Product
- Espresso Express™ Espresso Makers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 54,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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- Severe
- High