CPSCJanuary 28, 2010

Starbucks Glass Water Bottles recall: Laceration Hazard

Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard

Why was Starbucks Glass Water Bottles recalled?

The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the glass water bottles and return the product to the Starbucks location where purchased to receive a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage, of any size, to consumers upon return of the glass water bottles. Contact: For additional information, contact Starbucks at (877) 492-6333 between 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 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
Glass Water Bottles
Company
Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
Quantity
About 11,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Sold at
Starbucks company-operated stores and at Starbucks locations in Safeway and Target stores nationwide during January 2010 for about $9.
Recall date
January 28, 2010
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of either glass stoppers or water bottles shattering, including eight reports of hand lacerations.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves clear glass water bottles with SKU number 11003503. The 20-ounce water bottles have the words "Glass Water Bottle" printed on a blue label affixed to the bottle.

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