Product Recall Number: 16-236
Why was Stainless Steel Straws recalled?
The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product Recall Number: 16-236
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-08-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Stainless Steel Straws
Description: The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth.
Hazard Description: The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: New Instructions
Units: About 2.5 million in the U.S. (in addition, about 301,000 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: 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.
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.
Importers: Starbucks Corp., of Seattle, Wash.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Starbucks Corp., de Seattle, Washington
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed