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Stanley issued a voluntary revocation of its popular Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs after reports of the lids detaching and causing burns.
According to the notification from Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Seattle-based company announced the recall on Dec. 12, affecting Switchback mugs in 12- and 16-ounce sizes, as well as Trigger Action mugs in 12-, 16-, and 20-ounce sizes.
The recall stems from a problem with the cup lids, which can shrink when exposed to heat or torque, causing them to separate while in use and posing a burn hazard.
Stanley has received 91 reports of lid detachment worldwide, including 16 incidents in the US, resulting in 38 burn injuries worldwide and two in the US. Eleven consumers required medical attention.
The double-walled mugs, available in white, black and green, feature the Stanley logo on the front and bottom. They were sold at retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and others nationwide from June 2016 through December 2024 for between $20 and $50.
All mugs have identification numbers on the bottom, with the following numbers being withdrawn: 20-01437, 20-01436, 20-02211, 20-02033, 20-02779, 20-02825, 20-02027, 20-02 -02957, 20 -02034 i 20-02746.
Stanley urges customers with infected cups to stop using them immediately and register online for a free replacement lid.
This is not the first time that Stanley’s products have come under fire, with Stanley taking issue with the presence of lead in its popular glasses earlier this year.
The company admitted that the lead-based sealant used in the vacuum insulation process was encapsulated under a layer of stainless steel at the bottom of the product. Stanley assured consumers that this design prevents any direct contact with beverages, thereby reducing the risk of lead exposure.
In a statementStanley clarified that the insulation material at the bottom of their products contains traces of lead.
“Our manufacturing process currently utilizes the use of industry standard pellets to seal the vacuum insulation on the base of our products; the sealing material includes some lead,” they explained. “Once sealed, this area is covered with a durable layer of stainless steel.”
At the time, health experts agreed, stating that as long as the glasses are intact and undamaged, they do not pose a significant health risk. However, despite these assurances, the discovery has led to consumer concerns and at least one lawsuit alleging that the presence of lead was not detected.