CPSC2009-06-16
Laceration Hazard Prompts Recall by Starbucks of Coffee Grinders; Made by Tsann Kuen
Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co. Ltd. ("TKL"), of China
Hazard
The grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffee grinders and contact Starbucks to receive a free replacement grinder.
Sold at
Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee stores nationwide from March 2002 through March 2009 for about $30.
Affected count
About 530,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 176 reports of grinders that failed to turn off or that turned on unexpectedly, including three reports of hand lacerations that occurred when the grinders turned on unexpectedly during cleaning.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinders and Seattle's Best Coffee® Blade Grinders
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Starbucks toll free at (866) 276-2950 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT or visit the company's Web site at www.starbucks.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Laceration-Hazard-Prompts-Recall-by-Starbucks-of-Coffee-Grinders-Made-by-Tsann-KuenDon't want to check this manually?
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