CPSC Recall in 2007: Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-017

Date: October 08, 2007

Product Name: Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 250,000 Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups. 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.Name of Product: Starbucks Children's Plastic CupsUnits: About 250,000Importer: 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.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.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 exclusively at: Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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: For additional information, contact Starbucks at (888) 288-4008 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.starbucks.com.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 250,000

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.

Manufactured In:

China