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Product Recall Number: 17-040

Why was Espresso makers recalled?

The filler cap at the top of the Expresso maker can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user.  In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly from pressure buildup, posing an impact injury risk to a bystander.

Espresso makers
Here's product recall specific data for Espresso makers.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-040

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-11-30

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Espresso makers

  • 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.

  • Hazard Description: The filler cap at the top of the Expresso maker can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user.  In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly from pressure buildup, posing an impact injury risk to a bystander.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 17,500

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso makers and contact IMUSA for a free replacement filler cap.

  • Sold At: Kmart, Sears, Target and other stores nationwide from July 2014 through November 2014 for between $30 and $45.

  • Importers: IMUSA USA, LLC, of Doral, Fla.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed