CPSC2003-01-28
CPSC, Tim Hortons Announce Recall of Travel Mugs
Tim Hortons of Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Hazard
The lids on some of the mugs can detach, allowing hot liquid to leak, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these mugs immediately and return the old lids to a Tim Hortons store for a replacement lid as of February 1, 2003. Consumers will also receive a full refund if they return their mug and lid to a Tim Hortons store.
Sold at
Tim Hortons stores in New York, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maine and Canada sold the mugs, from October 2002 through January 2003, for about $15
Affected count
About 6,500
Injuries reported
Tim Hortons has received 14 reports of the lids detaching while mugs were filled with hot liquid. One consumer reported hot liquid spilling onto his hand and chest.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Tim Hortons 15-ounce stainless steel travel mugs
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Tim Hortons toll-free at (888) 601-1616 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.timhortons.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Tim-Hortons-Announce-Recall-of-Travel-Mugs-Don't want to check this manually?
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