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Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled January 28, 2010 · CPSC recall 10125 · Starbucks

Recalled Glass Water Bottle
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 11,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of either glass stoppers or water bottles shattering, including eight reports of hand lacerations.

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.

What 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.

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

Product
Glass Water Bottles
Imported by
Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
Retailers
Starbucks company-operated stores and at Starbucks locations in Safeway and Target stores nationwide during January 2010 for about $9.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →