Starbucks Coffee Co. · Recalled
CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Co. Announce Recall of Children's Tumbler Cups
When the flexible straw on the cups is chewed, small pieces of plastic can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- 30,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $7
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The tumbler cup is constructed of translucent plastic in the shape of a bear with the words "Bearista™ Bear" printed on the front. The cup was sold in both blue and green. The cup has a screw-on lid in the shape of a bear's head, from which a soft flexible straw protrudes. The product's lid can rotate such that the straw attachment can be bent (closed) to prevent liquid from leaking out.
The file
- Sold at
- Starbucks stores in the United States, Canada and Taiwan sold the recalled cup,s from April 2003 through May 2003, for approximately $7 (U.S.).
- Product type
- Sippy/Tumbler Cups
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
Incident log
Starbucks has received two reports of pieces of the straws becoming detached in the children's mouths. No injuries have been reported; however, in one instance, a child reportedly began to choke on a detached piece of the straw and the Heimlich Maneuver was administered by the parent, to remove the small piece.
What the notice says to do
Parents and caregivers should stop young children from using these cups immediately, and return the cups to any Starbucks location for a refund and a free beverage of any size.
For more information, consumers should contact Starbucks Customer Relations at (800) 235-2883 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day, or visit the company's website at Starbucks.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 28 2003; last revised JUN 06 2025.