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Product Recall Number: 08-017

Why was Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups recalled?

If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.

Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups
Here's product recall specific data for Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-017

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-08

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups

  • 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 250,000 Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups. If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.Name of Product: Starbucks Children's Plastic CupsUnits: About 250,000Importer: Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.Hazard: If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Starbucks has received seven reports of the cups breaking, including two reports in which a child began to choke on a broken piece. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall includes four styles of Starbucks children's plastic 10-ounce cups. Styles include: "Dot" Red Ladybug; "Dash" Green Turtle; Bunny Pink; and Chick Yellow cups.Sold exclusively at: Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Starbucks at (888) 288-4008 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.starbucks.com.

  • Hazard Description: If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 250,000

  • Incidents: Starbucks has received seven reports of the cups breaking, including two reports in which a child began to choke on a broken piece. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.

  • Sold At: Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.

  • Importers: Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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