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

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

Recall #: 03090
Affected scope: About 37,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled Kitchen Gourmet® Hot Pots, which are used to heat beverages, are made of whi….

CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 6, 2003. Reason: 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 fir…. Verify recall #03090 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

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

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agency class: March 6, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03090 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03090
Date reported	March 6, 2003
Date initiated	March 6, 2003
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 37,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the hot pots immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, and the remedy is …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 6, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03090.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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