Stanley may be giving customers one less reason to camp out for its popular travel mug this holiday season. Approximately 2.6 million Stanley Cups were recalled on Thursday, Dec. 12, due to reports of a defective lid that could cause burns. Of the 91 cases reported worldwide, 16 occurred in the United States. Around the world, 38 of these cases resulted in burns and 11 required medical attention. Before you ditch your Stanley, here’s what you need to know about today’s recall specifically affecting Stanley stainless steel travel mugs.
Why is the Stanley Cup being recalled?
The cup in question is not the Stanley Quencher tumbler that has become so popular in recent years. Instead, the recall includes 12-ounce and 16-ounce switchback travel mugs and 12-ounce, 16-ounce, and 20-ounce trigger-action travel mugs. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the threads on the lid (the part of the lid that screws onto the cup) can shrink and detach from the cup when exposed to heat, creating a risk of burns for consumers during travel. There is a risk of incurring The mug contains hot liquid. Not exactly the morning commute you were looking for.
The switchback double-walled mug can typically keep your drink hot for about 4 hours, and the trigger action can keep it hot for about 7 hours. The cup has been in stores since June 2016 and is available at most major retailers (although it has been removed from most websites at the time of reporting).
What is the recalled Stanley Cup?
To find out if your travel mug is part of the recall, look for one of the following product identification numbers on the bottom.
20-01437 20-01436 20-02211 20-02033 20-02779 20-02825 20-02030 20-02745 20-02957 20-02034 20-02746
Note: This recall was voluntary. In other words, Stanley was not required to recall the cup. To prevent the possibility of further injury, Stanley elected to perform a voluntary recall. According to a statement given to Well+Good by a Stanley spokesperson, “Stanley 1913 is the first choice for switchback (12 ounces and 16 ounces) and trigger action (12 ounces, 16 ounces, and 20 ounces) travel in collaboration with the U.S. Voluntary recall of mugs.” Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). We have addressed this issue and are offering free replacement lids for use with your existing product. At Stanley 1913, we strive for continuous improvement and focus on creating quality products that will last a lifetime. ”
What to do if the Stanley Cup is defective
If you are the owner of an affected Switchback or Trigger Action Stanley Cup, don’t toss the mug yet. Stanley is advising owners to stop using the recalled travel mugs, while offering free replacement lids to resolve the safety issue. Fill out this online registration form to find out if your cup is included in the recall and receive a free replacement.
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