CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots
Published: March 6, 2003Recall ID: 03090Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots, which are used to heat beverages, are made of white plastic and have a date code of 0702 on the bottom of the pot and box. The hot pots, which are shaped like a pitcher, also have the words, "Kitchen Gourmet," "Do Not Immerse in Water," and "Made in China" printed on the bottom.
Affected Products
Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Atico-International-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hot-Pots- |
| Title | CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/hot-pot.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pot |
| Hazards › Name | The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Atico International has received five reports of the hot pots separating, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots |
| Products › Type | Cookers & Cookware |
| Products › Category I D | 1895 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 37,000 |
| Recall I D | 2363 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the hot pots immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, and the remedy is no longer available. |
| Importers › Name | Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Walgreens stores nationwide sold the hot pots, from September 2002 through January 2003, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2003-03-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots, which are used to heat beverages, are made of white plastic and have a date code of 0702 on the bottom of the pot and box. The hot pots, which are shaped like a pitcher, also have the words, "Kitchen Gourmet," "Do Not Immerse in Water," and "Made in China" printed on the bottom. |
| Recall Number | 03090 |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |