Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.

Recall #: 08017
Affected scope: About 250,000

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Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 9, 2007. Reason: If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edge…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact …. Verify recall #08017 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edge….

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agency class: October 9, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

The recall includes four styles of Starbucks children's plastic 10-ounce cups. Styles include: "Dot" Red Ladybug; "Dash" Green Turtle; Bunny Pink; and Chick Yellow cups.

Reason for recall

If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08017
Date reported	October 9, 2007
Date initiated	October 9, 2007
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 250,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recall includes four styles of Starbucks children's plastic 10-ounce cups. Styles include: "Dot" Red Ladybug; "Dash" Green Turtle; Bunny Pink; and Chick Yellow cups.. Units affected: About 250,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 9, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08017.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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