FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA)-- Nestlé USA is recalling more than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mug gift sets due to burn and laceration risks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall is for 4 present sets which contain a ceramic metallic-coated mug with Starbucks branding. The 16-ounce and 11-ounce mugs were offered during the 2023 holiday season in the following gift sets:
- Starbucks Holiday Gift Set with 2 Mugs
- Starbucks Classic Hot Cocoa and Mug
- Starbucks Peppermint and Classic Hot Cocoas and Mug
- Starbucks Holiday Blend Coffee and Mug
The CPSC says the sets were sold online and in-store at Walmart, Target, and Nexcom (military retail outlets) nationwide from November 2023 to January 2024 for $10 to $20.
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If the mug is microwaved or filled with hot liquid, it can break or get too hot, possibly resulting in burns or lacerations, CPSC states.
Twelve events of breaking or overheating mugs have actually been reported, with 10 leading to injuries. Nine of those have been extreme burns or blisters on fingers and hands and one cut on a finger.
CPSC states consumers should immediately stop utilizing the impacted mugs and either return them to where they were acquired or contact Nestlé USA for a refund.
To call Nestlé USA, call 800-681-1676 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to NestleUSA.com.
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