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Product recall · CPSCAugust 2, 2016Serious
Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should not allow children to handle or use the stainless steel straws.
Who to contact: Starbucks at 800-782-7282 from 3 a.m. to Midnight PT daily or online at https://news.starbucks.com com and click on "stainless steel straw warnings" for more information.
The product
This recall involves reusable stainless steel Cold-to-Go food grade drinking straws in two sizes. The straws were packaged and sold in sets of three and were also sold as a component of two sizes of stainless steel beverage cups: Grande 16-ounce cups and Venti 24-ounce cups. The straws feature a ridge at the bottom that keeps the straw attached to the lid. The Grande straws measure approximately 9.5 inches and the Venti straws measure approximately 10.4 inches.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2.5 million in the U.S. (in addition, about 301,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- August 2, 2016
- Brand
- Starbucks Corp., of Seattle, Wash.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of mouth lacerations to young children while drinking.
Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from June 2012 through June 2016 for about $6 for a set of three straws. The beverage cups with straws were sold for between $11 and $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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