CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots
Published: November 28, 2005Recall ID: 06512Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Ceramic Teapots
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Starbucks-Coffee-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Ceramic-Teapots |
| Title | CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c0f37c0055f74cee9c680af499f25e9a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Teapot |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Starbucks has received one report of a teapot handle that overheated in a microwave oven. |
| Products › Name | Ceramic Teapots |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 257 |
| Recall I D | 3381 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Certain large Starbucks stores nationwide from August 2005 through mid-September 2005 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2005-11-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06512 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash. |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |