CPSC recall · Reported May 10, 2018
illy Recalls 8.8-Ounce Whole Bean Coffee Cans Due to Injury Hazard
The coffee bean can lid can detach suddenly with force upon opening when missing an air valve on the bottom, posing an injury hazard.
illycaffè S.p.A, of Italy recalled This recall involves only Whole Bean 250 gram/8.8 ounce cans of illy coffee in medium, da….
illy Recalls 8.8-Ounce Whole Bean Coffee Cans Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by illycaffè S.p.A, of Italy in May 10, 2018. Reason: The coffee bean can lid can detach suddenly with force upon opening when missing an air valve on the bottom, …. Remedy: Consumers should not open or use a recalled coffee can and contact illy for a free replac…. Verify recall #18154 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
illycaffè S.p.A, of Italy issued this CPSC recall-The coffee bean can lid can detach suddenly with force upon opening when missing an air valve on the bottom, ….
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- May 10, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18154 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.
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Product description
This recall involves only Whole Bean 250 gram/8.8 ounce cans of illy coffee in medium, dark roast and decaf with no air valve on the bottom of the canister with a best by date of 10/2019, 11/2019, or 12/2019 printed on the bottom of the can. The silver, cylinder-shaped coffee cans have the "illy" logo printed on the front with a red, black or green-colored accent line across the top and bottom of the can. Coffee can size Coffee type Best by date Can Accent Color 250 gram / 8.8 oz. can Whole Bean Medium Roast 10/2019, 11/2019, or 12/2019 Red 250 gram / 8.8 oz. can Whole Bean Dark Roast 10/2019 or 11/2019 Black 250 gram / 8.8 oz. can Whole Bean Decaf 10/2019 Green
Reason for recall
The coffee bean can lid can detach suddenly with force upon opening when missing an air valve on the bottom, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should not open or use a recalled coffee can and contact illy for a free replacement product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18154 |
| Date reported | May 10, 2018 |
| Date initiated | May 10, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | illycaffè S.p.A, of Italy |
| Affected scope | About 65,000 |
| 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 not open or use a recalled coffee can and contact illy for a free replacement product.
- Check the recall number (18154) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- 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.
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