CPSC2003-05-28
CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Co. Announce Recall of Children's Tumbler Cups
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Hazard
When the flexible straw on the cups is chewed, small pieces of plastic can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Parents and caregivers should stop young children from using these cups immediately, and return the cups to any Starbucks location for a refund and a free beverage of any size.
Sold at
Starbucks stores in the United States, Canada and Taiwan sold the recalled cup,s from April 2003 through May 2003, for approximately $7 (U.S.).
Affected count
30,000
Injuries reported
Starbucks has received two reports of pieces of the straws becoming detached in the children's mouths. No injuries have been reported; however, in one instance, a child reportedly began to choke on a detached piece of the straw and the Heimlich Maneuver was administered by the parent, to remove the small piece.
Products
Starbucks Bearista™ Bear tumbler cups
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact Starbucks Customer Relations at (800) 235-2883 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day, or visit the company's website at Starbucks.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Starbucks-Coffee-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Tumbler-Cups-Don't want to check this manually?
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