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

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

May 28, 2015, 12:26 ET

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kaldis-Coffee-Roasting-Recalls-Cup-Sleeves/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Disposable Cup Sleeves

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

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

Consumer Contact: Kaldi's toll-free at (888) 892-6333 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://kaldiscoffee.com/ and click on "Recall" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 700,000

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.

Incidents/Injuries: Kaldi's has received two reports of the cup sleeves catching fire when heated in the microwave. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Kaldi's Coffee Roasting stores in Missouri from February 2014 through March 2015 at no cost with hot drinks.

Distributor: Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company, of St. Louis, Mo.

Manufactured in: U.S.A.

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