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CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
257
Recall Date
November 28, 2005
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Certain Large Starbucks Stores Nationwide From August 2005 Through Mid-september 2005 For About $25. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3381.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3381.

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.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Certain Large Starbucks Stores Nationwide From August 2005 Through Mid-september 2005 For About $25. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-3381.

For more information, contact Starbucks Coffee Customer Relations at (800) 235-2883 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day.

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Certain Large Starbucks Stores Nationwide From August 2005 Through Mid-september 2005 For About $25. Recall FAQ

Certain Large Starbucks Stores Nationwide From August 2005 Through Mid-september 2005 For About $25. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots. The notice was published on November 28, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 257 units are potentially affected.