Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-08-02 · 16236
Hazards
The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Recall
Number
16236
Date
2016-08-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Stainless Steel Straws
Remedies
Options
New Instructions
Companies
Retailer(s)
Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from June 2012 through June 2016 for about $6 for a set of three straws. The beverage cups with straws were sold for between $11 and $30.
Importer(s)
Starbucks Corp., of Seattle, Wash.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves reusable stainless steel Cold-to-Go food grade drinking straws in two sizes. The straws were packaged and sold in sets of three and were also sold as a component of two sizes of stainless steel beverage cups: Grande 16-ounce cups and Venti 24-ounce cups. The straws feature a ridge at the bottom that keeps the straw attached to the lid. The Grande straws measure approximately 9.5 inches and the Venti straws measure approximately 10.4 inches.