Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-09). Hazards: laceration, choking. About 250,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08017 |
| Published | 2007-10-09 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Sippy/Tumbler Cups |
| Products | Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups |
| Firm named in the title | Starbucks |
| Firms | Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 250,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6. |
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.
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.
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.
Incidents and 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.
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