Starbucks · Recalled
Starbucks Recalls Coffee Mugs Due To Burn Hazard; Product Manufactured by lab921
The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 167,000
- Reports
- 23
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $11
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Mugs
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash., lab921, Seattle, Wash.
Incident log
Starbucks has received 23 reports of handles detaching from the mug, including nine that resulted in minor burns.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Starbucks at (800) 624-8678 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.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 DEC 06 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.