Stanley has recalled 2.6 million of its viral travel mugs because they pose a ‘burn hazard’.
The recall involves the popular drink and food container brand’s Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs.
Stanley has received 91 complaints about the products worldwide, with 16 of these coming from the US, with consumers stating that the recalled travel mugs’ lids detached during use.
This has resulted in 38 burn injuries worldwide, including two casualties in the US, and 11 of these have had to seek medical attention.
The mugs were sold by various retailers such as Amazon.com, Walmart, and Target, between June 2016 and December 2024 for between $20 and $50, depending on the model.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that both mug models have faulty threads which can shrink when they are exposed to heat and pressure.
This means the mug lids can come off unexpectedly while being used.
The CPSC says consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel mugs and contact Stanley to receive a free replacement lid, including shipping.
Stanley has recalled 2.6 million of its viral travel mugs because they pose a ‘burn hazard’
It estimates that the recall affects around 2.6 million products.
The recalled double-walled mugs were sold in a variety of colors including white, black and green, in 12oz, 16oz and 20oz sizes with a polypropylene lid.
The Stanley logo appears on the front and bottom of the mug.
Consumers can identify the recalled mugs with one of the following product identification numbers, which will be printed 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.
The mugs were manufactured in China and imported by Stanley’s Seattle-based parent company Pacific Market International, LLC.
It isn’t the first time Stanley has been in hot water over its mugs.
Earlier this year the company admitted its viral tumblers contain some amount of lead, triggering multiple lawsuits.
Several consumers from California and Nevada filed class action complaints against Stanley cups’ parent company.
Four California complainants said the company falsely advertised its tumblers as ‘BPA-free,’ but failed to warn the public that lead is a ‘key ingredient’ in its vacuum seal, in a February 1 filing seeking $70 million.
They claim they purchased Stanley cups prior to the January 2024 announcement from the company and insist they would not have purchased them if they knew they contained lead.
‘Our manufacturing process currently employs the use of an industry standard pellet to seal the vacuum insulation at the base of our products; the sealing material includes some lead,’ Stanley said on its support page.