CPSC2016-08-02
Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings
Starbucks Corp., of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should not allow children to handle or use the stainless steel straws.
Sold at
Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from June 2012 through June 2016 for about $6 for a set of three straws. The beverage cups with straws were sold for between $11 and $30.
Affected count
About 2.5 million in the U.S. (in addition, about 301,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of mouth lacerations to young children while drinking.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Stainless Steel Straws
Consumer contact
Starbucks at 800-782-7282 from 3 a.m. to Midnight PT daily or online at https://news.starbucks.com com and click on "stainless steel straw warnings" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Starbucks-to-Recall-Stainless-Steel-Beverage-Straws-to-Provide-New-WarningsDon't want to check this manually?
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