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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

IMUSA Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Impact and Burn Hazards

Agency Publication Date: November 30, 2016
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Summary

Approximately 17,500 IMUSA espresso makers are being recalled because the filler cap on top of the unit can crack or pop off unexpectedly. This defect can allow hot steam to escape or cause the cap to strike bystanders, leading to 43 reported incidents, including one report of a user suffering hand burns. These black or gray and black units were sold at Kmart, Sears, and Target between July 2014 and November 2014. Consumers should immediately stop using these espresso makers and contact IMUSA for a free replacement filler cap.

Risk

The filler cap can crack or detach suddenly due to internal pressure buildup, potentially burning the user with escaping steam or causing impact injuries to anyone nearby.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled IMUSA espresso maker.
  2. Locate the rating label on the bottom of the machine to check your model number and date code. Affected models are GAU-18200 (black) and GAU-18201 (gray and black) with date codes ranging from '201407' to '201411'.
  3. Verify that the brand name 'IMUSA' is printed on the front of the machine.
  4. Contact IMUSA toll-free at 844-750-4165 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email recall@bowlesverna.com to receive a free replacement filler cap.
  5. You can also visit www.imusausa.com and click on the 'Recall' link at the top of the page for more information and to request your replacement part.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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

Contact: IMUSA toll-free at 844-750-4165 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@bowlesverna.com or online at www.imusausa.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: IMUSA Espresso Maker (Black)
Model:
GAU-18200
Lot Numbers:
201407
201408
201409
201410
201411
Date Ranges: July 2014 - November 2014
Product: IMUSA Espresso Maker (Gray and Black)
Model:
GAU-18201
Lot Numbers:
201407
201408
201409
201410
201411
Date Ranges: July 2014 - November 2014

Product Images

IMUSA’s Espresso Makers GAU - 18200 (black)

IMUSA’s Espresso Makers GAU - 18200 (black)

IMUSA’s Espresso Maker GAU - 18201 (gray and black)

IMUSA’s Espresso Maker GAU - 18201 (gray and black)

Model number and date code locations

Model number and date code locations

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17040
Status: Active
Sold By: Kmart, Sears, Target and other stores nationwide from July 2014 through November 2014 for between $30 and $45.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 17,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: IMUSA USA, LLC, of Doral, Fla.
Contact: IMUSA toll-free at 844-750-4165 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@bowlesverna.com or online at www.imusausa.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: November 30, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response