2.6 Million Stanley Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard Resulting in 11 Incidents Requiring Medical Attention

Approximately 2.6 million Stanley cups have been recalled after reports of burn injuries.

On Thursday, December 12, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Switchback and Trigger Action brand travel mugs after receiving 38 reports of burn injuries worldwide caused by the lids of the mugs detaching during use.

Reports revealed two burns in the United States and a total of 11 consumers requiring medical attention.

A Stanley representative said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE that the company is “voluntarily recalling” the products following the CPSC findings.

Stanley Trigger Action Travel Mug Recalled.

Stanley

“We have resolved the issue and are offering a free replacement cover to work with the existing product,” the statement said.

The representative went on to say that the company is “committed to continuous improvement and focused on creating quality products that are built to last a lifetime.”

The recall only applies to certain Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the US, not the more popular Quencher H2.0 model.

The CPSC said the affected cups were double-walled and were sold in white, black and green. The cups also range in size from 12 to 20 ounces. They could be purchased at major retailers, including Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and Amazon.

Each cup has a product identification number on the bottom. The following numbers are included in the recall: 20-01437, 20-01436, 20-02211, 20-02033, 20-02779, 20-02825, 20-02030, 20-02745, 20-02957, 20-02034 and 20-02746.

Stanley Switchback Travel Mug Recalled.

Stanley

The CPSC advised consumers to “immediately stop” using the recalled cups and contact Stanley to have a replacement lid delivered to their home address free of charge.

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Stanley cups have been on the rise in popularity over the past year – leading to consumers asking questions about the product.

In January, TikTok users made videos claiming that the popular cups contained lead and could pose a risk of lead poisoning.

At the time, a representative from Stanley pointed PEOPLE to their FAQ, which says the vacuum insulation technology requires a component that contains lead — but is “not available to consumers.”

“Our manufacturing process currently employs the use of industry standard vacuum insulation sealant pellets on the base of our products; the sealant material includes some lead,” the brand’s website says. “Once sealed, this area is covered with a durable layer of stainless steel, making it inaccessible to consumers.”

The brand directly responded to the claims in a statement to Today.com, saying that the lead would only be detected if the glass was damaged.

A representative explained to the outlet that this is possible, but “rare.”

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