WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Starbucks, has announced a voluntary recall of Starbucks' Fusion Coffee Mugs.
The recall involves two styles of the 14-ounce mugs. The mugs are white and have a black plastic handle and a stainless-steel base. The cups have "Starbucks Coffee" printed on a black stamp or a brown original Starbucks logo stamp.
The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers. Starbucks has asked consumers to stop using the product immediately and to contact the company for return instructions. In addition to a full refund, Starbucks is offering customers a free beverage when they return the mugs.
The mugs with the "Starbucks Coffee" stamp were sold at Starbucks stores nationwide from February through November 2007 for about $11. Mugs with the original logo stamp were sold only at the Starbucks Pike Place store in Seattle,
Starbucks has received 23 reports of handles detaching from the mug, including nine that resulted in minor burns. About 167,000 units are in circulation.
