Starbucks Coffee Mugs recall: Burn Hazard
Starbucks Recalls Coffee Mugs Due To Burn Hazard; Product Manufactured by lab921
Why was Starbucks Coffee Mugs recalled?
The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the mugs and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a free beverage as an incentive to return the recalled mugs. Contact: For additional information, contact Starbucks at (800) 624-8678 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 Fusion Coffee Mugs
- Company
- lab921, Seattle, Wash., Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 167,000
- Sold at
- Mugs with the "Starbucks Coffee" stamp were sold at Starbucks stores nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $11. Mugs with the original logo stamp were sold only at Starbucks Pike Place store in Seattle, Washington during the same period and for the same price.
- Recall date
- December 6, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Starbucks has received 23 reports of handles detaching from the mug, including nine that resulted in minor burns.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves two styles of Starbucks 14-ounce Fusion Coffee Mugs. The mugs are white and have a black plastic handle, and a stainless steel base. The cups have "Starbucks Coffee" printed on a black stamp or a brown original Starbucks logo stamp.