A defect in the lids of some models caused 38 injuries and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission intervened. The brand offers free replacements.
The brand of stainless steel products Stanley will withdraw from the market approximately 2.6 million travel thermoses due to defect in lids that could cause burns. The announcement, issued on Thursday by United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)for its acronym in English), affects products sold in the country from June 2016 to December 2024.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel thermoses and contact Stanley to receive a free replacement lid, including shipping,” the commission indicated. The company explained that the threads on polypropylene lids can shrink when exposed to heat and force, causing the lids to come off during use, posing a significant risk of burns from hot liquid spills.
Stanley will recall 2.6 million thermoses from the market
According to Stanley, The issue affects the 12-, 16-, and 20-ounce (350, 473, and 590 milliliter, respectively) models of its Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel thermoses, available in white, black and green colors. The brand logo appears both on the front and on the base of the product.
So far, Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide of lids coming off during use, including 16 incidents in the United States. These cases resulted in 38 burn injuries in total, of which two occurred in the United States. The brand posted instructions on a website dedicated to the recall to identify affected models and arrange for lid replacement.
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Stanley will offer replacement caps
The company will offer free replacement caps, including shipping, to fix the problem. In a statement, the company reaffirmed its commitment to continuous improvement and the manufacture of quality products “designed to last a lifetime.”
“The network of trust and recommendations generates enthusiasm,” he told CNN Charles Lindseyassociate professor of marketing at University at Buffalo School of Management. “People see people they trust trying something new, and that item becomes a symbol of social status and being ‘in’.”
The brand, founded more than a century ago by William Stanley Jr., had historically targeted outdoor enthusiasts. However, today, it has found a new audience led by influencers and content creators. Stanley urged users to contact them to arrange replacement of the caps and stressed that this recall does not affect other products in its line..
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