Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups recall: Choking and Laceration Hazards
Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
Why was Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups recalled?
If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups. Contact: For additional information, contact Starbucks at (888) 288-4008 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.starbucks.com
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
- Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups
- Company
- Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 250,000
- Sold at
- Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.
- Recall date
- October 9, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Starbucks has received seven reports of the cups breaking, including two reports in which a child began to choke on a broken piece. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes four styles of Starbucks children's plastic 10-ounce cups. Styles include: "Dot" Red Ladybug; "Dash" Green Turtle; Bunny Pink; and Chick Yellow cups.