Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported May 30, 2013
Teavana Recalls Glass Tea Tumblers Due To Laceration and Burn Hazards
The glass tea tumblers can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing laceration and burn hazards.
The recall
Shaanxi Cathay Import and Export Corporation, of China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The glass tea tumblers can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing laceration and burn hazards..
- Moderate
- severity level
- May 30, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13205 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #13205) was formally reported on May 30, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Shaanxi Cathay Import and Export Corporation, of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 445,000 in the U.S, and 24,850 in Canada.
The documented reason for this recall is: The glass tea tumblers can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing laceration and burn hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the glass tea tumblers and return them to a Teavana store location (except for three stores; Columbia Mall, Columbia, Maryland; Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Arli… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 13 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
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Where this recall sits in the database
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Affected scope
About 445,000 in the U.S, and 24,850 in Canada
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product Description
The glass tea tumblers are double-walled beverage glasses. Most models have removable stainless steel tea infuser baskets, removable lids, and ornamental etchings on the inner wall. The tumblers were packaged in color-coordinated cylindrical packages with the SKU number and UPC code found on a sticker on the bottom of the package. Some of the models with a lid were sold as part of a tea gift set. Only one model was sold without a lid or tea infuser basket and was sold in a set of four glasses. The products come in the following model names, SKU/product codes and UPC codes: MODEL NAME SKU/PRODUCT CODE UPC CODE Akira Travel RED 14 oz. 30921 600 014 10005650 Clouds Travel CPR 14 oz. 31253 219 014 10006051 Flourish Iced Tea Glasses 12 oz. (sold as set, 4 no-lid glasses) 30123 000 012 10005006 Harmony Glass Double Wall 11 oz. TI-DBL TBUL-350 10004174 Izmir Travel GRN 14 oz. 30922 300 014 10005651 Lotus Travel PUR 14 oz. 31254 500 014 10006052 Rhapsody Glass Double Wall 16 oz. TI-DBL TBUL-500 10004248 Six Dragons Double Wall 11 oz. 10004568 000 011 10004568 Six Dragons Double Wall 16 oz. 10004568 000 016 10004569 Symphony Double Wall 8 oz. ET-TEATUMB 10003652 Tamira Travel BLU 14 oz. 30920 400 014 10005649 TEA SETS: Imperial Blooming Collection Tea Sets with 2 Harmony 11 oz .Tumblers 30331 000 000 10004033 Imperial Blooming Collection Tea Sets with 2 Symphony 8 oz. Tumblers ET BLOOMGIFT 10003651
Reason for Recall
The glass tea tumblers can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the glass tea tumblers and return them to a Teavana store location (except for three stores; Columbia Mall, Columbia, Maryland; Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Arlington, Texas; or Galleria Mall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida) for a free replacement metallic tea tumbler and a complimentary 2 oz. package of Opus Rouge Rooibos Tea. Consumers returning tumblers or glasses sold as part of sets will receive a replacement tumbler and package of tea for each tumbler or glass in that set.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13205 |
| Date reported | May 30, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 30, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Shaanxi Cathay Import and Export Corporation, of China |
| Affected scope | About 445,000 in the U.S, and 24,850 in Canada |
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
The glass tea tumblers are double-walled beverage glasses. Most models have removable stainless steel tea infuser baskets, removable lids, and ornamental etchings on the inner wall. The tumblers were packaged in color-coordinated cylindrical packages with the SKU number and UPC code found on a sticker on the bottom of the package. Some of the models with a lid were sold as part of a tea gift set. Only one model was sold without a lid or tea infuser basket and was sold in a set of four glasses. The products come in the following model names, SKU/product codes and UPC codes: MODEL NAME SKU/PRODUCT CODE UPC CODE Akira Travel RED 14 oz. 30921 600 014 10005650 Clouds Travel CPR 14 oz. 31253 219 014 10006051 Flourish Iced Tea Glasses 12 oz. (sold as set, 4 no-lid glasses) 30123 000 012 10005006 Harmony Glass Double Wall 11 oz. TI-DBL TBUL-350 10004174 Izmir Travel GRN 14 oz. 30922 300 014 10005651 Lotus Travel PUR 14 oz. 31254 500 014 10006052 Rhapsody Glass Double Wall 16 oz. TI-DBL TBUL-500 10004248 Six Dragons Double Wall 11 oz. 10004568 000 011 10004568 Six Dragons Double Wall 16 oz. 10004568 000 016 10004569 Symphony Double Wall 8 oz. ET-TEATUMB 10003652 Tamira Travel BLU 14 oz. 30920 400 014 10005649 TEA SETS: Imperial Blooming Collection Tea Sets with 2 Harmony 11 oz .Tumblers 30331 000 000 10004033 Imperial Blooming Collection Tea Sets with 2 Symphony 8 oz. Tumblers ET BLOOMGIFT 10003651. Recalled by Shaanxi Cathay Import and Export Corporation, of China. Units affected: About 445,000 in the U.S, and 24,850 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The glass tea tumblers can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing laceration and burn hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the glass tea tumblers and return them to a Teavana store location (except for three stores; Columbia Mall, Columbia, Maryland; Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Arlington, Texas; or Galleria Mall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida) for a free replacement metallic tea tumbler and a complimentary 2 oz. package of Opus Rouge Rooibos Tea. Consumers returning tumblers or glasses sold as part of sets will receive a replacement tumbler and package of tea for each tumbler or glass in that set.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 30, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13205.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (13205) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported May 30, 2013.
- Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).