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Burn / ScaldJanuary 28, 2003CPSC #03075

CPSC, Tim Hortons Announce Recall of Travel Mugs

Product
Mugs
Units affected
6,500
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves 15-ounce stainless steel travel mugs with a black handle and a black lid. The words "Always Fresh Tim Hortons Coffee" are printed on the mug. The distributor's name, "Thermo- Serv®," is stamped on the bottom.

Hazard

The lids on some of the mugs can detach, allowing hot liquid to leak, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Tim Hortons has received 14 reports of the lids detaching while mugs were filled with hot liquid. One consumer reported hot liquid spilling onto his hand and chest.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Tim Hortons stores in New York, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maine and Canada sold the mugs, from October 2002 through January 2003, for about $15

Photos

Recalled Tim Hortons 15-ounce stainless steel travel mugBottom of Recalled Travel Mug
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