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Product recall · CPSCMay 1, 2019Serious
Starbucks Bodum Recycled Coffee Presses
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The coffee press' plunger knob can break and expose the metal rod, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee presses and contact Starbucks for instructions on how to return the coffee press to receive a full refund in the form of a store credit. Returns will not be accepted in stores.
Who to contact: Starbucks toll-free at 888-843-0245 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.starbucks.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page and then select “Starbucks” under Recall Information for more information.
The product
This recall involves Bodum + Starbucks co-branded coffee presses partially made from recycled materials. The 8-cup French coffee press' cylindrical glass beaker, screen and plunger are held in place by a plastic dark gray frame with locking lid and a light gray handle and knob. The coffee presses measure about 9 inches high by about 4 inches in diameter. SKU number 011063549 is printed on a white label on the bottom of the base. Bodum and Made in Portugal are embossed on the bottom of the dark gray plastic base.
Details
- Units affected
- About 230,000 (in addition, about 33,200 units were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- May 1, 2019
- Brand
- Starbucks Corporation, of Seattle, Wash.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Starbucks has received eight reports of the plunger's knob breaking in the U.S. and one report of the plunger's knob breaking in Canada, resulting in lacerations or puncture injuries.
011063549
Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $20.
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: “Starbucks Recalls Bodum Recycled Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard”
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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