Product Recall Number: 08-123
Why was Starbucks Fusion Coffee Mugs recalled?
The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 08-123
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-12-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of 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 Description: The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 167,000
Incidents: 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.
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.
Importers: Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
Manufacturers: lab921, Seattle, Wash.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed