CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots
CPSC recall 06512 · announced November 28, 2005 · Starbucks Coffee · 257 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Starbucks has received one report of a teapot handle that overheated in a microwave oven.
Sold at: Certain large Starbucks stores nationwide from August 2005 through mid-September 2005 for about $25.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.