Stanley mugs recalled after reports of burn injuries
SEATTLE - Stanley recalled 2.6 million mugs on Thursday due to burn hazards, resulting in dozens of burn injuries worldwide.
The company, known for its widely popular cups and tumblers, recalled the Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs sold between June 2016 through December 2024, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
As of Dec. 12, Stanley said it has received 91 reports worldwide, including 16 in the U.S., of the recalled travel mugs’ lids detaching during use. This resulted in 38 burn injuries worldwide, including two burn injuries in the U.S., with 11 consumers worldwide requiring medical attention.
According to the company, based in Seattle, the mug's lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard.
Recalled Stanley mugs sold at Amazon, Walmart, other stores
The mugs were sold at Amazon.com, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and other stores nationwide and were between $20 and $50, depending on the model.
The recalled double-walled mugs were sold in a variety of colors including white, black and green, in 12 oz., 16 oz. and 20 oz. sizes with a polypropylene lid. The Stanley logo appears on the front and bottom of the mug.
Product photo of recalled Switchback and Trigger Action travel mug (Credit: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The product identification numbers are printed at the bottom of each mug. You can find a list of the recalled numbers here.
Consumers who bought the travel mugs should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Stanley to receive a free replacement lid.
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Stanley is a brand that was founded in 1913 that has spent its years mostly marketing its products to workmen and as outdoorsy .
The brand offers a variety of drinkware, camp cookware and food storage containers.
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The Stanley Quencher line, widely popular among young adults and influencers, gained tremendous word-of-mouth last year, selling out every time companies would re-stock.
"The Quencher's fandom continues to surge, with a 275% increase in sales year over year, and current U.S. sales up 751% year to date. The Quencher also saw an all-time high waitlist this past year, with more than 150K consumers eager to get their hands on the coveted hydration must-have," the company’s press release said last year.