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.
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