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CPSCRecalled Jul 11, 2001 · #01187

CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Percolators

Hazard

If the thermostat fails, the plastic housing of the percolator can overheat and melt while in use, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

The recall includes Atico's Kitchen Gourmet Automatic 10 Cup Percolator and Prinetti Electric 10 Cup Percolator. The white plastic percolators have gray bases. The Kitchen Gourmet Automatic 10 Cup Percolator is decorated with three red flowers on the front. The Prinetti Electric 10 Cup Percolator is plain white with "Prinetti" written on the front.

Product details

Product
Electric percolators
Type
Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
Manufacturer
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Drug and discount stores nationwide sold these percolators, from January 1996 through January 2001, for about $10.

What you should do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

View the official CPSC notice