CPSC2019-05-01
Starbucks Recalls Bodum Recycled Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard
Starbucks Corporation, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
The coffee press' plunger knob can break and expose the metal rod, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee presses and contact Starbucks for instructions on how to return the coffee press to receive a full refund in the form of a store credit. Returns will not be accepted in stores.
Sold at
Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $20.
Affected count
About 230,000 (in addition, about 33,200 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Starbucks has received eight reports of the plunger's knob breaking in the U.S. and one report of the plunger's knob breaking in Canada, resulting in lacerations or puncture injuries.
Manufactured in
Portugal
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Presses
Consumer contact
Starbucks toll-free at 888-843-0245 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.starbucks.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page and then select “Starbucks” under Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Starbucks-Recalls-Bodum-Recycled-Coffee-Presses-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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