CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Choking
CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Co. Announce Recall of Children's Tumbler Cups
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
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.).
Injuries
Starbucks has received two reports of pieces of the straws becoming detached in the children's mouths. No injuries have been reported; however, in one instance, a child reportedly began to choke on a detached piece of the straw and the Heimlich Maneuver w
Manufacturer
Starbucks
Recall Number
03134
Product Information
Product Name
Bearista Bear Children's Tumbler Cups
Product Type
Sippy/Tumbler Cups
Manufacturer Name
Starbucks
Distributed By
Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.