Safety regulator, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots
Recall 06512 · Nov 28, 2005 · Starbucks Coffee Company
257
units affected
257
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06512
- Date
- Nov 28, 2005
- Company
- Starbucks Coffee Company
- Units affected
- 257
- Product
- Ceramic Teapots
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 40-ounce white ceramic teapots with bamboo handles. The phrase "Microwave and Dishwasher Safe" is printed on the bottom of each teapot.
What can happen
The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the teapots and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the product for a full refund and a $5 Starbucks gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Starbucks has received one report of a teapot handle that overheated in a microwave oven.
- Sold at
- Certain large Starbucks stores nationwide from August 2005 through mid-September 2005 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ceramic teapots?
Consumers should stop using the teapots and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the product for a full refund and a $5 Starbucks gift card.
What is the hazard?
The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.