Starbucks Recalls Bodum Recycled Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard



This recall involves Bodum + Starbucks co-branded coffee presses partially made from recycled materials. The 8-cup French coffee press’ cylindrical glass beaker, screen and plunger are held in place by a plastic dark gray frame with locking lid and a light gray handle and knob. The coffee presses measure about 9 inches high by about 4 inches in diameter. SKU number 011063549 is printed on a white label on the bottom of the base. Bodum and Made in Portugal are embossed on the bottom of the dark gray plastic base.
Product:
Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee PressesAbout 230,000 (in addition, about 33,200 units were sold in Canada)
Inconjunction:
URL : http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69702r-eng.php
Retailer:
Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $20.
Recall Date:    May 1, 2019
Injury:
Starbucks has received eight reports of the plunger’s knob breaking in the U.S. and one report of the plunger’s knob breaking in Canada, resulting in lacerations or puncture injuries.
Mfg Country:
Portugal
Importer:
Starbucks Corporation, of Seattle, Wash.
Recall ID:    8549
Last Published:    May 1, 2019
Official Site:    Link

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Emert Number:    19114
Emert Status:    Announced