Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | October 09 2007 |
Name of Products: | Starbucks Children’s Plastic Cups |
Units: | About 250,000 |
Manufacturer: | Imported by Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash. |
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.
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Incidents/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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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. |
Sold at: | Sold exclusively at Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6. |
Manufactured in: | China |
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. |
Consumer Contact: | Starbucks |