The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·25063·Announced 2024-12-12

Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Travel Mugs for Burn Hazard

Stanley is recalling 2.6 million Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs whose lids can detach during use, causing burn injuries. The company has received 91 reports worldwide (16 in the U.S.) of lid detachment resulting in 38 burn injuries, with 11 requiring medical attention.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall documents 38 burn injuries worldwide (including 2 in the United States) and 11 consumers requiring medical attention, meeting the rubric criterion for significant injury reports and warranting a Severe severity classification.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the United States. The double-walled mugs come in 12, 16, and 20-ounce sizes with polypropylene lids. Lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use and posing a burn hazard.

Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide (16 in the U.S.) of lids detaching during use. These reports document 38 burn injuries worldwide, including 2 in the U.S., with 11 consumers worldwide requiring medical attention.

The mugs were sold from June 2016 through December 2024 at Amazon.com, Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Target, and other retailers nationwide for $20 to $50. Consumers can identify affected mugs by the product identification number printed on the bottom.

Stop using the recalled mugs immediately. Stanley will provide a free replacement lid with shipping. Contact Stanley at 866-792-5445 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday-Friday), or visit www.Stanley1913TMrecall.expertinquiry.com or www.stanley1913.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs
Manufacturer
PMI WW Brands LLC, dba Stanley 1913, of Seattle, Washington
Category
Consumer Product — Drinkware
Hazard
  • burn-hazard
  • lid-detachment

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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