CNN reports that Nestlé USA is recalling more than 440,000 metallic Starbucks-branded holiday mugs because they can overheat or break when microwaved or filled with extremely hot liquid.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reported 12 known instances of the mugs overheating or breaking, resulting in nine severe burns and blisters, and a lacerated finger. The CPSC recall may be read HERE.
The holiday mug sets were not solid at Starbucks stores; however, they were sold online and in-store at Target, Walmart and Nexcom, between November 2023 and January 2024.
The CNN report may be read HERE.