CPSC2010-01-28
Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the glass water bottles and return the product to the Starbucks location where purchased to receive a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage, of any size, to consumers upon return of the glass water bottles.
Sold at
Starbucks company-operated stores and at Starbucks locations in Safeway and Target stores nationwide during January 2010 for about $9.
Affected count
About 11,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received 10 reports of either glass stoppers or water bottles shattering, including eight reports of hand lacerations.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Glass Water Bottles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Starbucks at (877) 492-6333 between 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.starbucks.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Starbucks-Recalls-Glass-Water-Bottles-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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