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

Recalled February 9, 2012 · CPSC recall 12107 · Tassimo

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.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 2.1 million packages in the United States and an additional 1.9 million in Canada

Incidents / 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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso T Discs immediately and contact the firm for a full refund.

Contact

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.

Product

Tassimo espresso T Discs

Manufacturer(s)

Kraft Foods Global Inc., of Northfield, Ill.

Retailers

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.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →