Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #07022
Recall Date
2006-11-01
Manufacturer
Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Units Affected
About 54,000
Products Involved
Espresso Express™ Espresso Makers
Hazard
The espresso maker's heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle. This poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Reported Injuries
Atico International has received 42 reports of incidents involving the heating element forcefully separating from its base. Among these incidents, there were nine reports of minor scald burns and seven reports of consumers being hit by parts of the espresso maker.
Sold At
CVS Pharmacy, Farmacias El Amal, Happy Harry's, Navarro Discount Pharmacies, Kerr Drug, Bartell Drug and Lewis Drug from August 2005 through October 2005 for between $15 and $30.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The Espresso Maker has a black base and a silver water reservoir. The coffee carafe is smoke-colored plastic with a back handle. The words "EspressoExpress™" are imprinted on the black base. The item number is W14A7166, which is located underneath the base.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28