Stainless Steel Straws
CPSC Recall #16-236 — August 2, 2016
Product
Stainless Steel Straws
Description
The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth.
Hazard
The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received three reports of mouth lacerations to young children while drinking.
Remedy
Consumers should not allow children to handle or use the stainless steel straws.
Units Affected
About 2.5 million in the U.S. (in addition, about 301,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from June 2012 through June 2016 for about $6 for a set of three straws. The beverage cups with straws were sold for between $11 and $30.
Importer
Starbucks Corp., of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured In
China