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

Tassimo espresso T Discs

Date of Recall

2012-02-09

CPSC Release Number

12-107

Manufactured In

United States

Company Phone Number

(866) 918-8763

Units

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

Manufacturer

Kraft Foods Global Inc., of Northfield, Ill.

Sold By

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.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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	Caf矃ollection Cappuccino	Cappuccino
Cappuccino	Caf矃ollection Cr笥 Cappuccino	Decaf Cappuccino
Cappuccino Decaffeinated	Caf矃ollection Skinny Cappuccino	Latte
Skinny Cappuccino	Caf矃ollection Latte	Skinny Latte
Latte	Caf矃ollection Cr笥 Latte
Caramel Latte Macchiato	Caf矃ollection Caramel Latte Macchiato
Mocha
Peppermint Mocha

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

For additional information, visit www.tassimodirect.com/safetyrecall or call the firm toll-free at (866) 918-8763 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday.

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