Stanley Cup Recall Involves Millions of Travel Mugs That Pose Burn Hazard
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Millions of Stanley Cups Recalled Due to Burn Risk

Stanley recalled 2.6 million Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs because the lid can shrink and fall off. Dozens of people have been burned.
Millions of Stanley Cups Recalled Due to Burn Risk
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Published on December 13, 2024
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Stanley, maker of the popular Quencher travel tumbler — also known as the Stanley cup — has issued a voluntary recall of all Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs because the lids can shrink and become loose when exposed to heat. This can cause the lid to fall off when it’s being used, posing a burn risk.

Dozens of people worldwide have reported being burned due to the faulty lids, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a statement.

CPSC said the company had received 91 complaints worldwide, including 16 in the United States, of mug lids falling off during use. Overall nearly 40 people have reported being burned.

Which Stanleys Are Recalled?

The recall includes 2.6 million mugs in the following sizes and with these product ID numbers:

  • Switchback: 12 oz. (20-01437), 16 oz. (20-01436, 20-02211)
  • Trigger Action: 12 oz.(20-02033, 20-02779, 20-02825), 16 oz. (20-02030, 20-02745, 20-02957), 20 oz. (20-02034, 20-02746 )
Anyone who has one of the mugs should immediately stop using it, the CPSC said. Stanley is offering free replacement lids through its website.

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  1. Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Switchback and Trigger Action Travel Mugs Due to Burn Hazard. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. December 12, 2024.
  2. Stanley 1913 Lid Recall. Stanley 1913.