Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
Recall 08017 · Oct 9, 2007 · Starbucks
250,000
units affected
250,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08017
- Date
- Oct 9, 2007
- Company
- Starbucks
- Units affected
- 250,000
- Product
- Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups
- Product type
- Sippy/Tumbler Cups
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled starbucks children's plastic cups?
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.
What is the 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.
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.