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CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots

U.S. CPSCBurnsMar 6, 2003
Recalled Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pot
Recalled Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pot

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Hazard

The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Atico International has received five reports of the hot pots separating, though no injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Walgreens stores nationwide sold the hot pots, from September 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.

Contact the company

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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