Atico International USA is recalling 392,000 Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens
By: Shannon Bruffett
Updated: July 24, 2007
Atico International USA is recalling 392,000 Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens. The recall includes Signature Gourmet™ and Kitchen Gourmet® 12-Cup Coffeemakers The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. Atico has received 14 reports of electrical failures.
The coffeemaker is white with a glass coffeepot. Signature Gourmet™ or Kitchen Gourmet® is printed on the front of the unit. The Model Number (XQ-673B), Item Number (W14A4984) and date code are located on the bottom of the unit.
They were sold Walgreens stores nationwide from August 2003 through December 2006. The Signature Gourmet™ model sold for about $16 and the Kitchen Gourmet® model sold for about $10.
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemakers immediately and contact Atico International USA for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. Consumers should call Atico International USA toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aticousa.com

