CPSCGeneral Alert
IMUSA Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Impact and Burn Hazards
Published: November 30, 2016Recall ID: 17040Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The filler cap at the top of the unit can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user. In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly as a result of pressure buildup, posing an impact injury risk to a bystander.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves IMUSA espresso makers. The black or gray and black espresso makers have model numbers GAU-18200 and GAU-18201. The caps on the recalled espresso makers have date codes "201407" to "201411" The model number and date code are printed on a rating label on the bottom of the espresso maker. "IMUSA" is printed on the on front of the espresso maker.
Affected Products
Espresso makers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/IMUSA-Recalls-Espresso-Makers |
| Title | IMUSA Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Impact and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/espresso1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | IMUSA’s Espresso Makers GAU - 18200 (black) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/espresso2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | IMUSA’s Espresso Maker GAU - 18201 (gray and black) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/espresso3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model number and date code locations |
| Hazards › Name | The filler cap at the top of the unit can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user. In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly as a result of pressure buildup, posing an impact injury risk to a bystander. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 43 incidents including one report of a consumer who sustained burns to his hand from steam escaping through a crack in the cap. |
| Products › Name | Espresso makers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 17,500 |
| Recall I D | 7916 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso makers and contact IMUSA for a free replacement filler cap. |
| Importers › Name | IMUSA USA, LLC, of Doral, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Kmart, Sears, Target and other stores nationwide from July 2014 through November 2014 for between $30 and $45. |
| Recall Date | 2016-11-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves IMUSA espresso makers. The black or gray and black espresso makers have model numbers GAU-18200 and GAU-18201. The caps on the recalled espresso makers have date codes "201407" to "201411" The model number and date code are printed on a rating label on the bottom of the espresso maker. "IMUSA" is printed on the on front of the espresso maker. |
| Recall Number | 17040 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | IMUSA toll-free at 844-750-4165 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@bowlesverna.com or online at www.imusausa.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-11-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |