Starbucks Recalls Ceramic Teapots Due to Microwave Burn Hazard
Starbucks is recalling about 257 ceramic teapots because the handles can overheat in microwaves, posing a burn risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Starbucks Coffee Company is recalling approximately 257 40-ounce white ceramic teapots with bamboo handles. The teapots are labeled "Microwave and Dishwasher Safe" on the bottom, but the handles can become hot when used in a microwave oven, creating a possible burn hazard for consumers.
The teapots were sold at certain large Starbucks stores nationwide from August 2005 through mid-September 2005 for about $25 each. Starbucks has received one report of a teapot handle overheating in a microwave oven.
Consumers should stop using the teapots immediately. To obtain a full refund and a $5 Starbucks gift card, customers should contact Starbucks Coffee Customer Relations at (800) 235-2883 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day for return instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ceramic Teapots
- Manufacturer
- Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Kitchenware
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 257
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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