CPSC Recall in 2010: Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2010.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-125

Date: January 27, 2010

Product Name: Glass Water Bottles

Recall Description:

Consumers should immediately stop using the glass water bottles and return the product to the Starbucks location where purchased to receive a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage, of any size, to consumers upon return of the glass water bottles.

Hazard Description:

The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 11,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada

Incidents:

The firm has received 10 reports of either glass stoppers or water bottles shattering, including eight reports of hand lacerations.

Sold At:

Starbucks company-operated stores and at Starbucks locations in Safeway and Target stores nationwide during January 2010 for about $9.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan