CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of
CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots
Why was CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of recalled?
The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the teapots and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the product for a full refund and a $5 Starbucks gift card. Contact: For more information, contact Starbucks Coffee Customer Relations at (800) 235-2883 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ceramic Teapots
- Company
- Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 257
- Sold at
- Certain large Starbucks stores nationwide from August 2005 through mid-September 2005 for about $25.
- Recall date
- November 28, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Starbucks has received one report of a teapot handle that overheated in a microwave oven.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves 40-ounce white ceramic teapots with bamboo handles. The phrase "Microwave and Dishwasher Safe" is printed on the bottom of each teapot.