Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers recall 12-106

Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers

Tassimo Single-Cup Coffee Makers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers from BSH Home Appliances Corp. on February 9, 2012. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The model number and date code are located on the bottom of the brewer.

Why it was recalled

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 and 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.

Official 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.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Brand: BSH Home Appliances Corp.
Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Recall number: 12-106
Units: About 835,000 in the United States and an additional 900,000 in Canada
Manufactured in: Slovenia, China
Sold at / sales period: 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.