Starbucks Fusion Coffee Mugs
CPSC Recall #08-123 — December 5, 2007
Product
Starbucks Fusion Coffee Mugs
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 167,000 Starbucks Fusion Coffee Mugs. The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Starbucks Fusion Coffee MugsUnits: About 167,000Importer: Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.Manufacturer: lab921, Seattle, Wash.Hazard: The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.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.Manufactured in: ChinaSold 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.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.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Starbucks at (800) 624-8678 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.starbucks.com.
Hazard
The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Starbucks has received 23 reports of handles detaching from the mug, including nine that resulted in minor burns.
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 Affected
About 167,000
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.
Manufacturer
lab921, Seattle, Wash.
Importer
Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured In
China