New CPSC Recalls and Product Safety News
Tassimo Single-Cup Coffee Makers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Due to Burn Hazard
February 9, 2012
Release #12-106
Joint Recall with Health Canada
Name of Product: Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers
Units: About 835,000 in the United States and an additional 900,000 in Canada
Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic disc, or T Disc, that holds the coffee or tea can burst and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers using the brewer and onto bystanders, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 140 reports of incidents with the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers, including 37 reports of second-degree burn injuries. One incident involved a 10-year-old girl from Minnesota who received second-degree burns to her face and neck and had to be hospitalized.
Description: This recall involves Tassimo brewers with the Bosch brand name and Tassimo Professional brewers. The brewers use plastic T Discs that are filled with coffee or tea to brew hot drinks. "BOSCH" and "TASSIMO" are printed on the front of the brewers. "TASSIMO PROFESSIONAL" is printed on the front of the professional model. The Bosch-brand brewers were sold in black, white, anthracite, gray, silver, red, titanium and white/gray colors. The Tassimo Professional brewers were only sold in black. The following model numbers and date codes are included in this recall. The model number and date code are located on the bottom of the brewer. No other Tassimo brewer is included in this recall.
Brand | Model Numbers That Begin With: | Date Codes Beginning with FD and Within the Range of:
Bosch | TAS100, TAS200, TAS451, TAS46, TAS651 | FD 8806 through 9109
Tassimo Professional | TAS6512CUL | FD 8905 through 9109
Sold at: Department, mass merchandise and home improvement stores nationwide and on various websites, including www.tassimodirect.com, from June 2008 through February 2012 for between $$100 and $$250. The Tassimo Professional model was sold directly to hotels and food service providers and they are being contacted directly.
Manufactured in: Slovenia and China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Tassimo brewers and contact the firm to order a free replacement T Disc holder for the brewing mechanism.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, visit www.tassimodirect.com/safetyrecall to order a free replacement T Disc holder or contact 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.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1529
Spectrum Home Furnishings Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard
February 8, 2012
Alert #12-719
Name of Product: Crystal chandeliers
Units: About 165
Importer: Spectrum Home Furnishings of Farmingdale, N.J.
Hazard: The recalled chandeliers contain a mounting loop that can fail during use causing the chandeliers to fall from the ceiling and injure bystanders under the chandelier.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the chandeliers falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported. Approximately $$1,000 in property damage has been reported.
Description: The recall involves three models of chandeliers with model numbers a83-21502/36+1, a83-1502/36+1 and a46-490/30 printed on the exterior of the box in which the products were shipped. Models a83-21502/36+1 and a83-1502/36+1 are clear crystal chandeliers measuring about 52-inches wide and 60-inches high. Both models have idenitcal appearance, with one model number containing a different type of crystal.
Model a46-490/30ed is black wrought iron with clear crystals measuring about 46 inches wide and 46 inches in height.
Sold at: The products were sold online from January 2007 through December 2010 for about $$1,000 to $$2,500 on the websites www.spectrumhome3.com, ww.spectrumhome4.com or www.gallery84.com.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should prevent people from going into immediate area under the chandeliers. Contact Spectrum Home Furnishings to receive a free replacement part, $$150 to cover costs with replacement of the defective part, and a $$25 incentive credit. Spectrum Home Furnishings is contacted all known purchasers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Spectrum Home Furnishings at (800) 524-1539 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.spectrumhome3.com, www.spectrumhome4.com or www.gallery84.com and click the "recall" link in the top menu of the page.
Designs Direct Recalls Rooster-Themed Lamps Sold Exclusively at Fred's Inc. Due to Risks of Shock and Fire
February 7, 2012
Release #12-105
Name of Product: Living Traditions 21-inch Rooster Lamps
Units: About 2,000
Importer: Designs Direct, of Covington, Ky.
Hazard: The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Living Traditions 21-inch rooster-themed lamps. The brown polyresin lamps have an off-white shade and a carved 9-inch rooster affixed to the base. A label on the underside of the base reads "Distributed By Fred's Inc" and "SKU 61589."
Sold exclusively at: Fred's Inc. stores nationwide between October 2011 and November 2011 for about $$20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact Designs Direct for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Designs Direct toll-free at (888) 770-7062 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.regcen.com/roosterlamp
Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
February 3, 2012
Release #12-104
Joint Recall with Health Canada
Name of Product: Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Strollers
Units: About 28,000 (an additional 2,700 were sold in Canada)
Importer: Bumbleride Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 36 incidents of the front wheel cracking, including two reports of the stroller tipping over resulting in minor injuries.
Description: The recalled Bumbleride Indie strollers are model numbers I-107, I-110 and I-205 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the side of the seat frame. The recalled Bumbleride Indie Twin strollers are model numbers IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the underside of the handle.
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bumbleride.com, and other online retailers between January 2009 and January 2012 for between $$500 and $$700.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bumbleride to receive a free front wheel retrofit kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, visit the firm's website at www.support.bumbleride.com or contact Bumbleride at support@bumbleride.com or at (800) 530-3930 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1520
Consumer Alert: To avoid the risk of strangulation to children, owners of Indie models (I-110, I-205) and Indie Twin models (IT-111, IT-305) with an adjustable bumper bar should never set the bar in the intermediate (car seat) position when a child is seated in the stroller. For more information, visit http://www.bumbleride.com/updates/?p=2175 or call (800) 530-3930.
Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
February 3, 2012
Release #12-103
Name of Product: Carter's Watch the Wear Bodysuits and Sleep 'n Play Garments
Units: About 128,000
Importer/Manufacturer: Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received approximately 30 reports of snaps detaching from the garments. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves H.W. Carter & Sons/Carter's Watch the Wear bodysuits and sleep 'n play one-piece garments. "Carter's Watch the Wear" is printed on the front of the package and on the inside neckline. The garments are pastel blue, pink and yellow, and packaged as solids, stripes and patterns. They are sold in packages of two, three or five. The style numbers are located on the rear of the packaging, with the following style numbers affected:
Watch the Wear Bodysuit - N8963LB, N8963LG, N8963LN, N8964B1, N8964B2, N8964G1, N8964G2, N8964LB, N8964LG, N8964LN, N8964N1, N8991LW
Watch the Wear Sleep 'n Play - N8965LB, N8965LG, N8965LN
Sold by: Big Lots, Century 21, Conway, Cookies, Cost Mart, DD's Discount, Edison Childrenswear, Gabriel Bros., Kiddy Time, Kids Place, Kidstown, National Stores, Pamida Stores, Real Value, Regine's, R.H. Reny, Ross, Shoppers World, Valley Wholesale, Variety Wholesalers and Youngland stores nationwide. Recalled garments sold from November 2010 through August 2011 for about $$4 to $$9.
Manufactured in: Bangladesh
Remedy: Consumers should immediately discontinue use of garments and contact Weeplay to receive free replacement garments.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Weeplay toll-free at (888) 226-2200 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at info@weeplaykids.com
Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
February 3, 2012
Release #12-102
Joint Recall with Health Canada
Name of Product: Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
Units: About 223,600 in the U.S. and 2,400 in Canada (previously recalled in November 2004)
Manufacturer: Unitary Products Group (UPG), a division of York International Corp., of York, Pa.
Hazard: The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of 393 incidents, including some involving extensive property damage that could be related to these hazards, 366 of those reports were received after the November 2004 recall announcement. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces. The furnaces are silver with white access panels. "Coleman," "Coleman Evcon" and "Red T" brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. The model number is written on a faceplate, found by removing both front access panels. The faceplate is found mounted on the left inside surface behind the lower panel. Models included in the recall are:
DGAM075BDD, DGAM075BDE, DGAM075BDF, DGAT070BDD, DGAT070BDE, DGAT070BDF, DGAT075BDD, DGAT075BDE, DGAT075BDF, DLAS075BDD, DLAS075BDE, DLAS075BDF
Sold by: Nationwide between 1995 and 2000 as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes.
Manufactured in: U.S.A. between 1995 and 2000
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the furnace until it has been inspected and repaired. Consumers should contact UPG to schedule a free inspection and repair of any furnace involved in the recall.
Consumer Contact: For more information, including information about installation issues that may lead to the hazard, contact UPG toll-free at (888) 665-4640 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dgatprogram.com. UPG Technical Services is also conducting a comprehensive notification and communications program and working with its distributors to locate owners.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1416
HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
February 2, 2012
Release #12-101
Name of Product: HP fax 1040 and 1050 machines
Units: About 928,000 in the U.S. and 240,000 in Canada and Mexico
Importer: Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Hazard: The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: Hewlett-Packard is aware of seven reports of fax machines overheating and catching fire, resulting in property damage, including one instance of significant property damage and one instance of a minor burn injury to a consumer's finger. Six incidents were reported in the U.S. and one in Canada.
Description: This recall involves HP Fax 1040 and 1050 models. The HP logo and the model number are printed on the front of the fax machine. The fax machines are dark gray and measure about 11 inches high x 14 1/2 inches wide.
Sold at: Electronics, computer and camera stores nationwide, and online at www.shopping.hp.com and other websites from November 2004 through December 2011 for between $$90 and $$120. Some of the recalled fax machines were replacement units for a previous recall involving HP fax model 1010 in June 2008.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fax machines, disconnect them from the electrical outlet and contact HP for a rebate on the purchase of an authorized replacement HP fax machine or a partial rebate of certain HP ink jet printers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact HP toll-free at (888) 654-9296 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.hp.com/go/faxrecall/US-en
LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
February 2, 2012
Alert #12-718
Name of Product: Fold-Out Sleeper Ottomans
Units: About 2,650
Manufacturer: Perfect Generation World, of Xiamen Fujian, China
Importer: LTD Commodities LLC, of Bannockburn, Ill.
Hazard: The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of ottoman legs that have broken, including two reports of minor injuries.
Description: This recall involves fold-out sleeper ottomans with a brown slipcover. The ottoman unfolds to three cushions on a black, steel frame. Velcro straps secure the cushions to the frame when in the unfolded sleep position. A tag with the manufacturer's registration number "VA18265(CN)" is attached to one of the three cushions.
Sold by: LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing and The Lakeside Collection both online and through catalogs between June 2011 and October 2011 for about $$170.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to obtain a full refund. LTD Commodities is directly notifying known purchasers about the recall.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact LTD Commodities LLC and ABC Distributing toll free at (866) 736-3654, or The Lakeside Collection toll-free at (866) 847-4327 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT. Consumers can also visit the website of the retailers at: www.ltdcommodities.com, www.abcdistributing.com or www.lakeside.com
Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
February 2, 2012
Alert #12-717
Name of Product: Konica Minolta Printers
Units: About 8,430
Importer: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc., of Ramsey, N.J.
Hazard: The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of two reports of the printers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves four desktop models of laser color printers: Magicolor 4750DN, Magicolor 3730DN, Bizhub C35 and Bizhub C35P. Model numbers are located on the plate attached to the side of the printer as well as the bottom of the front door. The printers are dark and light gray in color and have "Konica Minolta" printed on the top of the front door.
Sold at: Various value-added resellers, direct retail sales and authorized Konica Minolta dealers from June 2010 through March 2011 for between $$900 and $$3,500.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers of Magicolor 3730DN and 4750DN should stop using the printers immediately and contact Konica Minolta to schedule a free replacement. Consumers of Bizhub C35 and C35P will be visited by an authorized service agent for repair and replacement of the faulty component.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Konica Minolta toll-free at (800) 825-5664 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us
Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard
February 2, 2012
Release #12-100
Name of Product: Overarching Floor Lamp
Units: About 5,750
Importer: West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of at least 39 reports of short circuits in the lamp, including three reports of shock, one report of a minor burn to a consumer's finger and two reports of minor property damage.
Description: The Overarching Floor Lamp is 77 inches tall with a 19-inch diameter base and a curving arm that extends the lamp about 5 feet from the base. The arm and base are made of polished nickel. It was sold with a linen shade in the colors natural, white or charcoal. The lamp has a three-way on/off switch.
Sold by: West Elm retail stores nationwide, West Elm catalogs and westelm.com from March 2011 through November 2011 for about $$250.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and return it to West Elm for a full store credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact West Elm toll-free at (855) 236-1941 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.westelm.com
Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
February 1, 2012
Release #12-099
Name of Product: Hurricane Style Lights
Units: About 4,500
Importer: Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.
Retailer: Christmas Tree Shops, of Union, N.J.
Hazard: An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the product causing smoke and a burning smell. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: The recalled Hurricane Style Light is a circular lamp with a white metal basket and moveable handle for hanging or carrying at the top. It has a colored glass insert in blue, pink, or green and uses a mini light bulb. The model number "DML0593" and SKU/UPC number "000015806710" are printed on the price tag attached to the product.
Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions from December 2010 through November 2011 for about $$7.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.christmastreeshops.com
Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
February 1, 2012
Release #12-098
Name of Product: Holiday-themed tea light candle warmers
Units: About 5,700
Importer: Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.
Retailer: Christmas Tree Shops, of Union, N.J.
Hazard: The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the Snowmen candle warmer catching on fire causing a minor burn injury to a consumer's hand.
Description: This recall involves holiday-themed tea light candle warmers in the shapes of snowmen and gingerbread houses. A warming bowl with wax fragrance tablets is suspended above the tea light candle. The Snowmen model has SKU/UPC 000016005396 and the Gingerbread house model has SKU/UPC 000016005372 printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The tea light candle warmers are about eight inches tall.
Sold exclusively at: Christmas Tree Shops in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest from November 2011 through December 2011 for about $$8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea light candle warmers and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 any time, or visit the firm's website www.christmastreeshops.com
The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
February 1, 2012
Release #12-097
Name of Product: Lush Life power strips
Units: About 7,200
Importer: The Container Store Inc., of Coppell, Texas
Hazard: The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.
Sold at: The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $$15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $$15 merchandise card.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact The Container Store toll-free at (888) 266-8246 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.containerstore.com
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
January 31, 2012
Alert #12-716
Name of Product: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Units: About 19,000 (These models were previously recalled in December 2011)
Manufacturer: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard: The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Arctic Cat has received four reports of incidents, including one complete loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported.
Model |Model Name/Number
F |F800 LXR, F1100 LXR, F800 Sno Pro, F1100 Turbos, F1100 Sno Pro/Limited/50th
XF |XF800 LXR, XF1100 LXR, XF800 Sno Pro High Country, XF1100 Turbos, XF100 Limited/50th
The model name is located on each side of the hood. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of these color combinations: black, white and orange, black and orange, black and green and white and green.
Description: The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles.
Sold at: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through December 2011 for between $$10,500 and $$14,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.arctic-cat.com
Tassimo Espresso T Discs Recalled by Kraft Foods Due to Burn Hazard
February 9, 2012
Release #12-107
Joint Recall with Health Canada
Name of Product: Tassimo espresso T Discs
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.
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.
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 - all with codes ending with 11213 through 1202
Gevalia: Espresso, Espresso Decaffeinated, Cappuccino, Cappuccino Decaffeinated, Skinny Cappuccino, Latte, Caramel Latte Macchiato, Mocha, Peppermint Mocha
Maxwell House: Espresso, Cafe Collection Cappuccino, Cafe Collection Creme Cappuccino, Cafe Collection Skinny Cappuccino, Cafe Collection Latte, Cafe Collection Creme Latte, Cafe Collection Caramel Latte Macchiato
Nabob: Espresso, Cappuccino, Decaf Cappuccino, Latte, Skinny Latte
No other T Discs are included in this recall.
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.
Manufactured in: United States
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.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1541