Recall: Starbucks Coffee Company Recall of Ceramic Teapots
| November 28, 2005 Alert #06-512 |
CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Ceramic Teapots
Units: About 257
Manufacturer/Importer: Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Starbucks has received one report of a teapot handle that overheated in a microwave oven.
Description: This recall involves 40-ounce white ceramic teapots with bamboo handles. The phrase "Microwave and Dishwasher Safe" is printed on the bottom of each teapot.
Sold at: Certain large Starbucks stores nationwide from August 2005 through mid-September 2005 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the teapots and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the product for a full refund and a $5 Starbucks gift card.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Starbucks Coffee Customer Relations at (800) 235-2883 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day.
