29 January, 2010

Starbucks to join Toyota in recall

Health Canada and Starbucks have issued a joint recall of a glass water bottle sold by the coffee company.

The recall involves bottles with the SKU number 11003503, which is located on the bottom of the product. The Consumer Product Safety Commission in the United States issued a similar recall.

Starbucks has received 10 reports of the water bottles shattering, including eight reports of hand lacerations, when the stoppers are inserted or removed.

Consumers should return the bottles to any Starbucks location to receive a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage, of any size, to customers who return the bottles.

For more information contact Starbucks toll-free at 1-877-492-6333 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit its website or the Health Canada website.

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