The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08017·Announced 2007-10-09

Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

Starbucks is recalling about 250,000 children's plastic cups because the face on the cup can break off, posing choking and laceration hazards to young children.

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 (choking/laceration) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Starbucks Coffee Co. is recalling approximately 250,000 children's plastic 10-ounce cups. The recall includes four styles: "Dot" Red Ladybug, "Dash" Green Turtle, Bunny Pink, and Chick Yellow. These cups were sold at Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.

The hazard exists because if the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off, leaving small parts or sharp exposed edges. This can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children. 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.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children. They should contact Starbucks at (888) 288-4008 or visit www.starbucks.com for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.

The recalled product

Product
Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups
Manufacturer
Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Cups
Hazard
Affected units
250,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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