Name of Product: illy 8.8-ounce whole bean coffee cans
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.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should not open or use a recalled coffee can and contact illy for a free replacement product
Consumer Contact: illy toll-free at 855-282-4682 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at caninfo@illy.com or online at www.illy.com/caninfo for more information
Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/illy-Recalls-88Ounce-Whole-Bean-Coffee-Cans-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
Units: About 65,000
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 |
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Bed Bath & Beyond, Kroger, Shoprite, Sur La Table, Target, Whole Foods, Williams Sonoma, and other stores nationwide and online atAmazon.com and Jet.com from November 2017 through May 2018 for about $15.
Manufacturer(s): illycaffé S.p.A, of Italy
Importer(s): illycaffé North America Inc., of Rye Brook, N.Y.
Manufactured In: Italy
Source: CPSC – https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/illy-Recalls-88Ounce-Whole-Bean-Coffee-Cans-Due-to-Injury-Hazard