Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #10125
Recall Date
2010-01-28
Manufacturer
Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash.
Units Affected
About 11,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Products Involved
Glass Water Bottles
Hazard
The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the glass water bottles and return the product to the Starbucks location where purchased to receive a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage, of any size, to consumers upon return of the glass water bottles.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of either glass stoppers or water bottles shattering, including eight reports of hand lacerations.
Sold At
Starbucks company-operated stores and at Starbucks locations in Safeway and Target stores nationwide during January 2010 for about $9.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
This recall involves clear glass water bottles with SKU number 11003503. The 20-ounce water bottles have the words "Glass Water Bottle" printed on a blue label affixed to the bottle.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28