Key Takeaway

Laceration Hazard Prompts Recall by Starbucks of Coffee Grinders; Made by Tsann Kuen by Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co. Ltd. ("TKL"), of China was recalled on June 16, 2009. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffee grinders and contact Starbucks to receive a free replacement grinder.

CPSC Ongoing

Laceration Hazard Prompts Recall by Starbucks of Coffee Grinders; Made by Tsann Kuen

Recalled: June 16, 2009 ~About 530,000 units affected 09244

Description

This recall includes the Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinders and Seattle's Best Coffee® Blade Grinders with the following colors and SKU numbers: Brand Color SKU # Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder Stainless Steel 171884 Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder Green 195234 Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder Pink 195235 Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder Orange 220623 Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder Teal 220624 Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder Cranberry 242275 Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder Olive 344476 Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder Black 454482 Seattle's Best Coffee® Blade Grinder Brown Metallic 474881

Injuries / Consequence

The firm has received 176 reports of grinders that failed to turn off or that turned on unexpectedly, including three reports of hand lacerations that occurred when the grinders turned on unexpectedly during cleaning.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the coffee grinders and contact Starbucks to receive a free replacement grinder.

Products Affected

Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinders and Seattle's Best Coffee® Blade Grinders

Coffee Grinders

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recall still active?

Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.

How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffee grinders and contact Starbucks to receive a free replacement grinder.

Where can I find the original recall notice?

This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.

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