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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This
weekly newsletter covers:
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Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
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GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

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ATICO INTERNATIONAL USA RECALLS COFFEEMAKERS SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT WALGREENS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Signature Gourmet™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers and Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup Coffeemakers Units: About 500,000 Distributor: Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Hazard: These coffeemakers can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Atico International USA, Inc. has received 23 reports of coffeemakers igniting, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves the following coffeemakers:
| Name | Color | Model # | Item# |
Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup Coffeemaker | White | XQ-673K | W14A3714 |
Signature Gourmet 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker | Black | XQ-673BT or CM4193D | W14A5084 |
The name of the coffeemaker is printed on the front of the unit. The model number and the item number are printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the unit. Sold at: Walgreens stores nationwide: the Signature Gourmet™ 12-Cup programmable coffeemaker from June 2004 through March 2009 for about $20 and the Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup coffeemaker from August 2006 through December 2008 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled coffeemaker and contact Atico International USA for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Atico International USA toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.aticousa.com 





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GE RECALLS RANGES DUE TO FIRE AND BURN HAZARDS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges Units: About 28,000 Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky. Hazard: The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire. Of these, one fire caused structural damage to the home and there have been 14 reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
| Brand | Model Number Begins With: | Serial Number Begins With: |
| GE Profile | J2B900 | LD, MD, RD, SD, TD, VD, ZD, AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MF |
| GE Profile | J2B915 | MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG |
Description: This recall involves GE Profile 30” Freestanding Duel Fuel ranges. The ranges were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the left inside corner of the bottom drawer. Sold at: Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000. Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 352-9764 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday ET, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.geappliances.com CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

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HP RECALLS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER BATTERIES DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers Units: About 70,000 Importer: Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif. Hazard: The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm and CPSC are aware of two reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured, resulting in flames/fire that caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. Models that can contain a recalled battery include:
| HP Pavilion |
Compaq Presario |
HP |
HP Compaq |
dv2000
dv2500
dv2700
dv6000
dv6500 |
dv6700
dv9000
dv9500
dv9700 |
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A900
C700
F700
V3000
V3500 |
V3700
V6000
V6500
V6700 |
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G6000
G7000 |
6720s |
The notebook model is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook. Batteries that can be subject to the recall will have one of the following bar code labels (^ in the code can be any letter or number):
| 62940^^AXV^^^^ |
65033^^B7U^^^^
65033^^B7V^^^^
65033^^BGU^^^^ |
65035^^B7U^^^^
65035^^B7V^^^^
65035^^BGU^^^^
65035^^BGV^^^^ |
67059^^V8U^^^^
67059^^V8V^^^^ |
Sold at: Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for between $500 and $3000. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $100 and $160. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from HP or an authorized reseller. Consumer Contact: For additional information, visit the HP Battery Replacement Program Web site at http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Media Contact: Sheila Watson at (281) 514-6552 or sheila.watson@hp.com Photos of recalled batteries 



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relationship. The information contained in this update is general in nature.
Individual situations of readers may not fit the general educational
information described in the column. Readers are strongly encouraged to consult
with an attorney to evaluate individual situations and provide legal advice.
Any reliance on the information contained herein is taken at the reader's own
risk and should not be considered legal advice.

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