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CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots

U.S. CPSCBurnsNov 28, 2005
Recalled Teapot
Recalled Teapot

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Starbucks has received one report of a teapot handle that overheated in a microwave oven.

Product 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.

Sold on

Certain large Starbucks stores nationwide from August 2005 through mid-September 2005 for about $25.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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