Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Recalls Cup Sleeves Due to Fire Hazard

The cup sleeve can ignite if used in a microwave, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 15139
Affected scope: About 700,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company, of St. Louis, Mo. recalled This recall involves Kaldi's Coffee disposable paper cup sleeves used with 12- and 16-oun….

Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Recalls Cup Sleeves Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company, of St. Louis, Mo. in May 19, 2015. Reason: The cup sleeve can ignite if used in a microwave, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the recalled cup sleeves.. Verify recall #15139 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company, of St. Louis, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The cup sleeve can ignite if used in a microwave, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: May 19, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15139 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Kaldi's Coffee disposable paper cup sleeves used with 12- and 16-ounce paper cups. The black paper cup sleeves have the "Kaldi's Coffee" and the company logo printed on the front, and "100% Recycled Paperboard" printed on the back.

Reason for recall

The cup sleeve can ignite if used in a microwave, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the recalled cup sleeves.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15139
Date reported	May 19, 2015
Date initiated	May 19, 2015
Recalling firm	Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Affected scope	About 700,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the recalled cup sleeves.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The cup sleeve can ignite if used in a microwave, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the recalled cup sleeves.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 19, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15139.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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