Starbucks · Recalled
Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
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.
- Units
- About 11,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $9
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Starbucks company-operated stores and at Starbucks locations in Safeway and Target stores nationwide during January 2010 for about $9.
- Product type
- Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
Incident log
The firm has received 10 reports of either glass stoppers or water bottles shattering, including eight reports of hand lacerations.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 JAN 28 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.