Tassimo espresso T Discs recall 12-107

Tassimo espresso T Discs

Tassimo Espresso T Discs Recalled by Kraft Foods Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Tassimo espresso T Discs from Kraft Foods Global Inc. on February 9, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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 official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso T Discs immediately and contact the firm for a full refund.

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Why 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.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand: Kraft Foods Global Inc.
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.