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Starbucks Recalls Bodum Recycled Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 19-114 · May 1, 2019 · Starbucks

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
19-114 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 1, 2019
Brand
Starbucks
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Presses
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 230,000 (in addition, about 33,200 units were sold in Canada)
Made in
Portugal
Last updated by CPSC
May 1, 2019

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Presses · About 230,000 (in addition, about 33,200 units were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $20.; Starbucks Corporation, of Seattle, Wash..

Injuries or incidents 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.

Consumer 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.

Recall history and context

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

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Presses (About 230,000 (in addition, about 33,200 units were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Bodum + Starbucks co-branded coffee presses partially made from recycled materials.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 1, 2019. 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.