IMUSA Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Impact and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 17040. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The filler cap at the top of the unit can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user. In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly as a result of pressure buildup, posing an impact injury risk to a bystander.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso makers and contact IMUSA for a free replacement filler cap.
CPSC recall 17040 has the recall date 30 Nov 2016. The notice names the firm IMUSA. The recall has about 17,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 17,500 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Espresso makers, About 17,500 |
| Sold at | Kmart, Sears, Target and other stores nationwide from July 2014 through November 2014 for between $30 and $45. |
| Importer | IMUSA USA, LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 17,500Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls on the register that name IMUSA
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 17040The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17040. https://recallregister.com/product/7916-imusa-recalls-espresso-makers-due-to-impact-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17040 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kmart, Sears, Target and other stores nationwide from July 2014 through November 2014 for between $30 and $45.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17040?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17040?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 17,500