CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Percolators
What was recalled
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.
Hazard
If the thermostat fails, the plastic housing of the percolator can overheat and melt while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries
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.
Where it was sold
- Drug and discount stores nationwide sold these percolators, from January 1996 through January 2001, for about $10.
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