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

Recall 08-017 · October 9, 2007 · Starbucks

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-017 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 9, 2007
Brand
Starbucks
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups
Hazard
Choking and Laceration Hazards
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionLaceration and cuts
Units
About 250,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recall includes four styles of Starbucks children's plastic 10-ounce cups. Styles include: "Dot" Red Ladybug; "Dash" Green Turtle; Bunny Pink; and Chick Yellow cups.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups · About 250,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Children's Plastic Cups
Recalled Children's Plastic Cups

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.; Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Starbucks at (888) 288-4008 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.starbucks.com

Recall history and context

Starbucks appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Starbucks recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups (About 250,000 units). The recall includes four styles of Starbucks children's plastic 10-ounce cups.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and Laceration Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.