Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 08017. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 08017 has the recall date 9 Oct 2007. The notice names the firm Starbucks Coffee. The recall has about 250,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Sippy/Tumbler Cups.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Starbucks has received seven reports of the cups breaking, including two reports in which a child began to choke on a broken piece. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 250,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups, About 250,000, Sippy/Tumbler Cups |
| Sold at | Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6. |
| Importer | Starbucks Coffee Co |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 250,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Sippy/Tumbler Cups
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Starbucks Coffee
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2010 | Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 17 Oct 2006 | Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard |
| 28 Nov 2005 | CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots |
| 28 May 2003 | CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Co. Announce Recall of Children's Tumbler Cups |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08017The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08017. https://recallregister.com/product/4034-starbucks-recalls-children-s-plastic-cups-due-to-choking-and-laceratio/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08017 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Starbucks has received seven reports of the cups breaking, including two reports in which a child began to choke on a broken piece. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08017?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 250,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China