Stanley recollects 2.6 million mugs after dozens of buyer complaints, together with burn accidents

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 Set off Motion stainless-steel journey mugs, that are double-walled mugs bought in a variety of colours and sizes that got here with a polypropylene lid, in accordance with the recall discover posted Thursday by the Client Security Product Fee. The Stanley emblem, a winged bear with a crown, seems on the entrance and backside of the mug. 

The corporate has obtained 91 reviews worldwide in regards to the lids coming unfastened whereas in use, resulting in 38 burn accidents. The CSPC stated 16 of the complaints stemmed from U.S. customers, together with 2 burn accidents.

“Customers ought to instantly cease utilizing the recalled journey mugs and speak to Stanley to obtain a free alternative lid, together with delivery,” the CSPC stated in its assertion.

Stanley mugs have grow to be a popular culture phenomenon, particularly its mega-sized Stanley Journey Quencher, which might 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, probably inflicting the lid to detach whereas customers are utilizing the mugs.

The recall comes after Stanley confronted lawsuits earlier this 12 months alleging the corporate didn’t disclose their mugs are manufactured utilizing some lead. In a press release on its web site, Stanley stated that whereas its manufacturing course of contains “some lead,” these components are “are lined with a sturdy stainless-steel layer, making them inaccessible to customers.”

In a press release, Stanley stated it has “addressed the difficulty and are providing a free alternative lid to work with the present product. At Stanley 1913, we’re dedicated to fixed enchancment and are centered on creating high quality merchandise which are 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
• Set off Motion 12-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-02033, 20-02779, 20-02825
• Set off Motion 16-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-02030, 20-02745, 20-02957
• Set off Motion 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 Items, Goal and different retailers nationwide and on-line from June 2016 via December 2024. The mugs prices between $20 and $50, relying on the mannequin.

The best way to get a free Stanley mug alternative lid

Stanley stated individuals with the recalled mugs ought to request a alternative lid by getting into their product’s data on-line at www.Stanley1913TMrecall.expertinquiry.com. The positioning asks for customers to enter the mug’s product data quantity and the place of buy, though they will enter “NA” if they do not know the place it was purchased.

Customers may name Stanley at 866-792-5445 Monday via Friday from 8 a.m. to five p.m. ET.