Urgent recall of half a million Starbucks mugs after causing severe burns
Nearly half a million Starbucks-branded mugs have been recalled after people suffered burns or cuts.
The recall is for four ceramic mugs with metallic coating manufactured by Nestlé USA and sold in the 2023 Starbucks Holiday gift sets.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall today, meaning officials feel the product ‘presents a significant risk to consumers’.
The agency said it was aware of 12 instances of the mug overheating or shattering resulting in 10 injuries, including nine severe burns and blisters on fingers or hands.
One person suffered a cut to their finger and another injury required medical attention.
‘If microwaved or filled with extremely hot liquid, the mugs can overheat or break, posing burn and laceration hazards,’ the CPSC added.
‘Consumers should immediately stop using the following recalled mugs and return them to the point of purchase or contact Nestlé USA for a full refund.’
The recall impacts nearly 440,500 products.
The shimmery mugs were sold in 11-ounce and 16-ounce sizes ‘as part of one of the following gift sets sold during the 2023 holiday season: Starbucks Holiday Gift Set with 2 Mugs, Starbucks Classic Hot Cocoa and Mug, Starbucks Peppermint and Classic Hot Cocoas and Mug, and Starbucks Holiday Blend Coffee and Mug’.
The CPSC said the gift sets were sold online and in-store at Target and Walmart from November to January.
They were manufactured in China, according to consumer safety officials.
Nestlé USA said ‘the company took immediate corrective action’ when customers first alerted them to the issue and the company is working ‘closely’ with CPSC officers.
‘This recall does not involve any other Nestlé USA or Starbucks-branded products,’ it added.
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