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Stanley is recalling 2.6 million travel mugs in response to a potential safety issue with their lids.
The lids of the recalled Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs could potentially “detach during use, posing a burn hazard.” recall notice Published on Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The Seattle-headquartered company said the lids are at risk of coming off during use due to a problem with their threads, which “can shrink when exposed to heat and torque.”
The recall involves 2.6 million travel mugs. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The recalled Switchback Travel Mugs come in 12-ounce and 16-ounce sizes. The trigger action mug sizes under recall are 12, 16 and 20 ounces. They have unique product identification numbers.
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“We request that all customers who have had any of the products in contact with the product stop use immediately and contact Stanley 1913 for a free replacement lid,” the company said in a Facebook post Thursday.
The company is aware of 16 cases of lids detaching during use in the US, as well as another 75 cases in other countries. CPSC Recall Notice,
Of the 91 incidents recorded globally, people suffered burns in 38. Eleven people had to seek medical attention, the notice said.
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The company has set up a webpage where people can see if their travel mug The recall is done using the product identification number.
The free replacement lid will include shipping, the company said.
An example of a recalled Stanley mug. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs were sold between June 2016 and December this year. They are available online and at retailers According to the CSPC, such as Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Target.
“At Stanley 1913, we are committed to continuous improvement and focused on creating quality products that are built to last,” said Stanley.
The company has been manufacturing a variety of insulated drink bottles since 1913. Its products have seen a rise in popularity in recent years due to the attention they have received on social media platforms.
