Starbucks Recalls Coffee Mugs Due To Burn Hazard; Product Manufactured by lab921
Recalled December 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 08123 · Starbucks
Hazard
The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 167,000
Incidents / injuries
Starbucks has received 23 reports of handles detaching from the mug, including nine that resulted in minor burns.
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.
What 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.
Contact
For additional information, contact Starbucks at (800) 624-8678 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.starbucks.com
Product
Starbucks Fusion Coffee Mugs
Manufacturer(s)
lab921, Seattle, Wash.
Imported by
Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →