SEATTLE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs made by Nestle and sold during the winter holidays are being recalled.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the mugs, when microwaved or filled with extremely hot liquid, can overheat or break, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Called “Metallic Mugs,” the mugs were sold nationwide both in store and online at places like Target and Walmart from November through January. They have a finish on them similar to neo-chrome or rainbow plating, colloquially called “oil slick” finish. The four gift sets include one or two of the mugs with coffee or hot cocoa.
Regulators said that 10 injuries have been reported, including severe burns and blisters. Consumers should immediately stop using the mugs, and either return them to the place of purchase or contact Nestlé USA for a full refund.