Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Travel Mugs Because of Potential Burn Hazard
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Stanley is recalling 2.6 million of its popular travel mugs because they can pose a burn hazard.
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the lids of the Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs could come off during use.
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Consumers are advised to contact Stanley for a replacement lid.
They were among the hottest consumer items of the past year. But now, millions of Stanley cups are being recalled because of potential burn hazard.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday reported that 2.6 million of the Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs sold in the U.S. are being recalled because "lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard."
The CPSC said the affected double-walled mugs come in a variety of colors and 12-, 16-, and 20-ounce sizes with a polypropylene lid. The Stanley logo is on the front and bottom.
Officials noted that Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide of the mugs’ lids detaching, resulting in 38 burn injuries, with 11 users requiring medical attention. Of the reports, 16 were in the U.S., with two burn injuries.
The CPSC warned consumers to immediately stop using the mugs and contact Stanley for a free replacement lid shipped at no charge.
Stanley is a brand of Pacific Market International, or PMI Worldwide, a subsidiary of the HAVI Group, which purchased it in 2021.
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