CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Co. Announce Recall of Children's Tumbler Cups
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-05-28). Hazards: choking. About 30,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03134 |
| Published | 2003-05-28 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-06 |
| Product category | Sippy/Tumbler Cups |
| Products | Starbucks Bearista™ Bear tumbler cups |
| Firm named in the title | Starbucks Coffee Co. |
| Firms | Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 30,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Starbucks stores in the United States, Canada and Taiwan sold the recalled cup,s from April 2003 through May 2003, for approximately $7 (U.S.). |
Description
The tumbler cup is constructed of translucent plastic in the shape of a bear with the words "Bearista™ Bear" printed on the front. The cup was sold in both blue and green. The cup has a screw-on lid in the shape of a bear's head, from which a soft flexible straw protrudes. The product's lid can rotate such that the straw attachment can be bent (closed) to prevent liquid from leaking out.
Hazard
When the flexible straw on the cups is chewed, small pieces of plastic can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Parents and caregivers should stop young children from using these cups immediately, and return the cups to any Starbucks location for a refund and a free beverage of any size.
Incidents and injuries
Starbucks has received two reports of pieces of the straws becoming detached in the children's mouths. No injuries have been reported; however, in one instance, a child reportedly began to choke on a detached piece of the straw and the Heimlich Maneuver was administered by the parent, to remove the small piece.
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