Stanley is recalling 2.6 million mugs bought within the U.S. after the corporate obtained dozens of shopper complaints, together with some customers who reported getting burned and requiring medical consideration.
The recall covers all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action stainless-steel journey mugs, that are double-walled mugs bought in various colours and sizes that got here with a polypropylene lid, in keeping with the recall discover posted Thursday by the Consumer Safety Product Commission. The Stanley brand, a winged bear with a crown, seems on the entrance and backside of the mug.
The firm has obtained 91 stories worldwide concerning the lids coming free whereas in use, resulting in 38 burn accidents. The CSPC mentioned 16 of the complaints stemmed from U.S. customers, together with 2 burn accidents.
“Consumers ought to instantly cease utilizing the recalled journey mugs and call Stanley to obtain a free alternative lid, together with transport,” the CSPC mentioned in its assertion.
Stanley mugs have develop into a popular culture phenomenon, particularly its mega-sized Stanley Adventure Quencher, which may maintain as much as 40 ounces of liquid. The present recall includes smaller journey mugs whose lid threads can shrink when encountering warmth and torque, doubtlessly inflicting the lid to detach whereas customers are utilizing the mugs.
Consumer Product Safety Comission
The recall comes after Stanley confronted lawsuits earlier this 12 months alleging the corporate did not disclose their mugs are manufactured utilizing some lead. In a statement on its web site, Stanley mentioned that whereas its manufacturing course of consists of “some lead,” these components are “are coated with a sturdy stainless-steel layer, making them inaccessible to customers.”
In a press release, Stanley mentioned it has “addressed the difficulty and are providing a free alternative lid to work with the prevailing product. At Stanley 1913, we’re dedicated to fixed enchancment and are centered on creating high quality merchandise which might be constructed for all times.”
Which Stanley mugs are being recalled?
The mugs being recalled embody:
- Switchback 12-ounce mug, product identification quantity 20-01437
- Switchback 16-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-01436, 20-02211
- Trigger Action 12-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-02033, 20-02779, 20-02825
- Trigger Action 16-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-02030, 20-02745, 20-02957
- Trigger Action 20-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-02034, 20-02746
The merchandise, that are manufactured in China, have been bought at Amazon.com, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and different retailers nationwide and on-line from June 2016 via December 2024. The mugs prices between $20 and $50, relying on the mannequin.
How to get a free Stanley mug alternative lid
Stanley mentioned individuals with the recalled mugs ought to request a alternative lid by getting into their product’s info on-line at www.Stanley1913TMrecall.expertinquiry.com. The website asks for customers to enter the mug’s product info quantity and the place of buy, though they will enter “NA” if they do not know the place it was purchased.
Consumers also can name Stanley at 866-792-5445 Monday via Friday from 8 a.m. to five p.m. ET.
