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Archived - Children's Plastic Mug
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001575
Affected products
Children's Plastic Mug
Product description
The recall involves children's plastic mugs with a face glued onto the outside of the mug. There were four styles of plastic 10-ounce cups. Styles include: "Dot" Red Ladybug; "Dash" Green Turtle; Bunny Pink; and Chick Yellow cups.
For the complete press release and pictures, see:
Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
Hazard identified
When the mug is dropped, the face which is glued onto the outside of the mug may detach which could pose a choking hazard to young children. There has been 1 choking incident reported to date; there was no injury as a result of the choking.
Number sold
Approximately 22,300 units were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Between May 2006 and August 2007.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Starbucks Coffee Co.
Seattle
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should take the mug away from children immediately. The firm can be contacted to receive a full refund plus a gift certificate.
For additional information, contact Starbucks at (888) 288-4008 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at Starbucks Company.