On May 10, 2018, illycaffé—a well-known coffee brand in the U.S. and worldwide—issued a recall for their 8.8-ounce whole bean coffee cans. According to recall number 18-154, the lid on the coffee bean cans can detach with force upon opening because of a missing air valve on the bottom of the can. Because the lid can detach with force, it poses an injury hazard to consumers.
The recall affected approximately 65,000 units of illycaffé’s coffee cans. The recall affected three coffee types: Whole Bean Medium Roast, Whole Bean Dark Roast, and Whole Bean Decaf. The details of the affected coffee cans are listed below:
- Red 8.8 oz. can labeled Whole Bean Medium Roast coffee best by 10/2019, 11/2019, or 12/2019
- Black 8.8 oz. can labeled Whole Bean Dark Roast coffee best by 10/2019 or 11/2019
- Green 8.8 oz. can labeled Whole Bean Decaf coffee best by 10/2019
The affected illy coffee cans were sold at all of the following stores:
- com
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- com
- Kroger
- Shoprite
- Sur La Table
- Target
- Whole Foods
- Williams Sonoma
The defective coffee cans were sold from November 2017 to May 2018 for approximately $15 per can.
What should you do if you have a coffee can in your pantry affected by the recall? According to the recall issued by illycaffé, consumers should not open the recalled coffee can. Instead, they should contact the company for a free replacement. Although contacting the company for a free replacement seems like the only option for consumers who were unharmed by the hazardous can. However, if you or a member of your family sustained injuries as a result of illycaffé’s defective coffee cans, you could have grounds to file a claim and receive compensation.
If you were injured by a defective product, such as a defective coffee can, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for your injuries. You must seek legal assistance as soon as possible to learn more about how you could sue and fight for your right to be compensated. If you are in need of legal assistance, you could contact Normandie Law Firm.
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of victim’s injured by defective products. When our clients purchase products and bring them into their home, the last thing that they expect is to suffer any type of harm because of the defective product. When you bought the illy coffee, you likely went home with hopes of enjoying a cup of coffee—not with hopes of getting injured by the defective coffee can. If you were harmed by a defective product, you can trust the attorneys at Normandie Law Firm to fight for your rights and handle your claim successfully. For more information about starting your legal process, you must contact Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible.
The Hazard
According to the recall, the affected cans do not have an air valve on the bottom of the cans. Therefore, while a consumer is trying to open the can, the lid can suddenly detach with force. The air valve is designed to release the carbon dioxide that builds up in the can. Without the air valve, the carbon dioxide is not released and pressure inside the can increases. As the lid is loosened, the lid can forcefully detach due to the pressure inside the can.
The hazard is prevalent when the coffee can is being opened. Is there a specific time, place, or way to open a coffee can? No; you could open a coffee can any time, any place, and any way you want. Most people open their cans of coffee during the morning rush. They might be running around their house trying to get ready and out of the door as soon as possible. How could a lid suddenly detaching from the can harm you?
You could suffer facial injuries if you are struck in the face. You could suffer lacerations, bruising, eye injuries, and mouth injuries, for example. You might also suffer fractures if the lid struck you with significant force. Could you imagine the harm that could be suffered by others who are hit by the coffee can lid? What if your children had been struck by a pressurized coffee can lid? Children are often more fragile and susceptible to injuries; therefore, they could be seriously harmed.
If you or a member of your family were harmed by the illy coffee can lids, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Our experienced attorneys can help you fight for your rights.
illycaffé Liability and Negligence
All companies have a duty to ensure that their products are safe for consumers. They must make certain that their products are up to safety standards before making their products available for purchase. If you were injured as a result of illycaffé’s negligence, you could sue and receive compensation. Negligence consists of four elements: duty, breach, cause, and harm. Illycaffé has a duty of care to consumers. The company must create products that are safe for use and consumption and free from defects. As soon as the company released their defective coffee cans, they breached their duty of care. The breached duty of care could cause a consumer to experience the lid suddenly detaching and, subsequently, suffer harm. If you were harmed by a defective product, the company could be liable for your injuries. If the company is liable for your injuries, you could file a lawsuit and receive compensation.
Could You Sue?
To file a claim for a defective product, at least one of the following must exist:
- A defect in the product’s labeling
- A defect in the product’s manufacturing
- A defect in the product’s design
The illy defective coffee can appears to be missing the air valve due to a manufacturing mistake. Therefore, victims affected by the detaching lid could file a product liability lawsuit against illycaffé. For more information about how you could file a lawsuit against the company which wrongfully harmed you with their defective product, you must contact the attorneys at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible.
The Compensation Available for Recovery
If you were harmed by a defective product and you file a product liability lawsuit, you might be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. The compensation that you are eligible to receive depends on the specific details of your claim. However, you might be eligible to recover some of the different categories of compensation listed below:
- Medical costs
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Punitive damage
There are many categories of compensation available for recovery. As mentioned above, the compensation available for recovery depends on the specific details of your claim. Therefore, you must speak with our attorneys as soon as possible to learn more about the compensation you could receive. When you contact our law firm and allow our attorneys to handle your claim, you can be certain that our attorneys will be committed to your claim. Our attorneys will aggressively fight for your right to receive the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim.
Normandie Law Firm’s Defective Product Attorneys Can Help
If you were victimized by illycaffé’s defective coffee cans or any other defective products, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Normandie Law Firm has dedicated itself to fighting for the rights of all victims affected by defective products that should not have been available for consumers. You must speak with our experienced attorneys as soon as possible to get more information about how you could sue and receive compensation for your injuries.
Normandie Law Firm offers free consultations and free second opinions to all victims injured by defective products that were wrongfully available for purchase. Our free legal services ensure that all victims have access to our legal assistance regardless of their current financial situation. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our attorneys answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information you need to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for your injuries. You might have already spoken with an attorney at another law firm. If so, you can be certain that our lawyers will clear all doubts, confusion, and misinformation left by the incompetent attorney with whom you might have already spoken. No matter the case, you can trust that our lawyers will guide you towards the path to a successful claim outcome.
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