illy 8.8-ounce whole bean coffee cans
CPSC Recall #18-154 — May 10, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 18-154 |
| Recall Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 65,000 |
| Manufacturer | illycaffé S.p.A, of Italy |
| Importer | illycaffé North America Inc., of Rye Brook, N.Y. |
| Manufactured In | Italy |
Where It Was Sold
| Bed Bath & Beyond |
| Kroger |
| Shoprite |
| Sur La Table |
| Target |
| Whole Foods |
| Williams Sonoma |
| and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Jet.com from November 2017 through May 2018 for about $15. |
Product
illy 8.8-ounce whole bean coffee cans
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
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.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should not open or use a recalled coffee can and contact illy for a free replacement product.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.