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CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Percolators

Published: July 11, 2001Recall ID: 01187Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Electric percolators

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Atico-International-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Percolators
TitleCPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Percolators
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/percolators.jpeg
Images › CaptionRecalled electric percolators
Hazards › NameIf the thermostat fails, the plastic housing of the percolator can overheat and melt while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › NameAtico 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.
Products › NameElectric percolators
Products › TypeCoffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
Products › Category I D1890
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 198,000
Recall I D872
Remedies › NameFirm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Retailers › NameDrug and discount stores nationwide sold these percolators, from January 1996 through January 2001, for about $10.
Recall Date2001-07-11T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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.
Recall Number01187
Manufacturers › NameAtico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Consumer ContactThe firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Last Publish Date2026-03-11T00:00:00

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  • Recalling FirmAtico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Recall Hazard Severity
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