CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Co. Announce Recall of Children's Tumbler Cups
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2399.
The tumbler cup is constructed of translucent plastic in the shape of a bear with the words "Bearista™ Bear" printed on the front. The cup was sold in both blue and green. The cup has a screw-on lid in the shape of a bear's head, from which a soft flexible straw protrudes. The product's lid can rotate such that the straw attachment can be bent (closed) to prevent liquid from leaking out.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2399.
Parents and caregivers should stop young children from using these cups immediately, and return the cups to any Starbucks location for a refund and a free beverage of any size.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Starbucks Stores In The United States, Canada And Taiwan Sold The Recalled Cup,s From April 2003 Through May 2003, For Approximately $7 (u.s.). or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2399.
For more information, consumers should contact Starbucks Customer Relations at (800) 235-2883 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day, or visit the company's website at Starbucks.com
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Starbucks Stores In The United States, Canada And Taiwan Sold The Recalled Cup,s From April 2003 Through May 2003, For Approximately $7 (u.s.). Recall FAQ
Starbucks Stores In The United States, Canada And Taiwan Sold The Recalled Cup,s From April 2003 Through May 2003, For Approximately $7 (u.s.). is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Co. Announce Recall of Children's Tumbler Cups. The notice was published on May 28, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 30,000 units are potentially affected.