On the follow link is a list of (2) most recent coffeemaker recalls from both Atico International USA Inc. and Gevalia. I’ve included a description from recalls dating July 18th 2007 and March 14th 2007. Hope you didn’t have one of the mentioned units and if so, please try to discard them or return them for a refund or safe replacement.
Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard (July 18, 2007)
Name of Product: Signature Gourmet™ and Kitchen Gourmet® 12-Cup Coffeemakers
Units: About 392,000
Importer/Distributor: Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard: The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Atico International USA, Inc. has received 14 reports of electrical failures, including six reports in which the unit ignited causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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. Only units with date codes from May 2003 (0503) through July 2006 (0706) are affected by this recall.
Gevalia Recalls Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard (March 14, 2007)
Name of Product: Gevalia Kaffe Combo Coffeemaker
Units: About 21,000
Importer: Global Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard: The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Gevalia has received 28 reports of overheated coffeemakers, including 12 reports of damaged counter tops, and one report of a minor burn from spilled coffee.
Description: The recalled product is a 12-cup programmable “Kaffe Combo” coffeemaker with model number CM830 and a glass carafe and two travel mugs. The name “Gevalia” is on the front of the coffeemaker and the model number is located on the bottom of the unit. No other Gevalia coffeemakers are affected by this recall.
