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Recalls / 2010-01-28

Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard

10125 · Recalled 2010-01-28 · CPSC page

Recalled Glass Water Bottle
Recalled Glass Water Bottle

Description

This recall involves clear glass water bottles with SKU number 11003503. The 20-ounce water bottles have the words "Glass Water Bottle" printed on a blue label affixed to the bottle.

Hazards

The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 10 reports of either glass stoppers or water bottles shattering, including eight reports of hand lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the glass water bottles and return the product to the Starbucks location where purchased to receive a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage, of any size, to consumers upon return of the glass water bottles.

Products

NameModelUnits
Glass Water BottlesAbout 11,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada

Parties

Importer
Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
Starbucks company-operated stores, at Starbucks locations in Safeway, Target during January 2010 for about $9.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Starbucks at (877) 492-6333 between 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.starbucks.com

Source: CPSC recall 10125. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.