CPSC recall 12-107, announced February 9, 2012, covers Kraft Foods Global Tassimo espresso T Discs (about 2.1 million units). The recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds onto consumers and bystanders during or after brewing, posing a burn hazard. The notice cites 21 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso T Discs immediately and contact the firm for a full refund. Recall contact: call (855) 843-2487, or go to www.tassimodirect.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Gevalia, Maxwell House and Nabob brand espresso T Discs. The T Discs are plastic discs filled with coffee that are inserted into Tassimo coffee makers to brew single cups of hot espresso drinks. They were sold in packages of eight or 16 espresso T Discs. T Discs with codes ending with 11213 through 12020 are included in this recall. The code is printed on the T Disc's foil lid and on the side of the package. Recalled T Discs Gevalia Maxwell House Nabob Codes ending with Espresso Espresso Espresso 11213 through 12020 Espresso Decaffeinated Caramel-flavored Espresso Decaf Espresso Caramel-flavored Espresso Cappuccino Cappuccino Espresso for Flavored Mocha Crème Cappuccino Decaf Cappuccino Cappuccino Skinny Cappuccino Latte Cappuccino Decaffeinated Latte Skinny Latte Skinny Cappuccino Crème Latte Latte Caramel Latte Macchiato Caramel Latte Macchiato Mocha Peppermint Mocha No other T Discs are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds onto consumers and bystanders during or after brewing, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 21 reports of incidents of hot liquid and/or coffee grounds spraying onto consumers and bystanders, including four reports of second-degree burn injuries. One injury involved 2-year-old girl from Canada who received second-degree burns to her face.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso T Discs immediately and contact the firm for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kraft Foods Global
- Manufacturer
- Kraft Foods Global Inc., of Northfield, Ill.
- Recall number
- 12-107
- Units
- About 2.1 million packages in the United States and an additional 1.9 million in Canada
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, mass merchandise, home improvement and other stores nationwide and on various websites, including www.tassimodirect.com, from August 2011 through February 2012 for between $8 and $11 per package.
Recall contact information
For additional information, visit www.tassimodirect.com and click on Safety Recall at the bottom of the page or call the firm toll-free at (855) 843-2487 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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