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

Reported: February 9, 2012 Initiated: February 9, 2012 #12106

Product 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 FD 8806 through 9109 TAS200 TAS451 TAS46 TAS651 Tassimo Professional TAS6512CUL FD 8905 through 9109

Reason for Recall

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.

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 835,000 in the United States and an additional 900,000 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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 FD 8806 through 9109 TAS200 TAS451 TAS46 TAS651 Tassimo Professional TAS6512CUL FD 8905 through 9109. Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.. Units affected: About 835,000 in the United States and an additional 900,000 in Canada.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 9, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12106.