CPSC2007-12-06
Starbucks Recalls Coffee Mugs Due To Burn Hazard; Product Manufactured by lab921
lab921, Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the mugs and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a free beverage as an incentive to return the recalled mugs.
Sold at
Mugs with the "Starbucks Coffee" stamp were sold at Starbucks stores nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $11. Mugs with the original logo stamp were sold only at Starbucks Pike Place store in Seattle, Washington during the same period and for the same price.
Affected count
About 167,000
Injuries reported
Starbucks has received 23 reports of handles detaching from the mug, including nine that resulted in minor burns.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Starbucks Fusion Coffee Mugs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Starbucks at (800) 624-8678 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.starbucks.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Starbucks-Recalls-Coffee-Mugs-Due-To-Burn-Hazard-Product-Manufactured-by-lab921Don't want to check this manually?
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