June 16, 2009
Starbucks Coffee Grinders
Name of Product: Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinders and Seattle’s Best Coffee® Blade Grinders
Units: About 530,000
Importer: Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
Manufacturer: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co. Ltd. ("TKL"), of China
Hazard: The grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall includes the Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinders and Seattle’s Best Coffee® Blade Grinders with the following colors and SKU numbers:
| Brand | Color | SKU # |
|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder | Stainless Steel | 171884 |
| Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder | Green | 195234 |
| Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder | Pink | 195235 |
| Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder | Orange | 220623 |
| Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder | Teal | 220624 |
| Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder | Cranberry | 242275 |
| Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder | Olive | 344476 |
| Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinder | Black | 454482 |
| Seattle’s Best Coffee® Blade Grinder | Brown Metallic | 474881 |
Sold at: Starbucks and Seattle’s Best Coffee stores nationwide from March 2002 through March 2009 for about $30.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffee grinders and contact Starbucks to receive a free replacement grinder.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Starbucks toll free at (866) 276-2950 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT or visit the company’s Web site at www.starbucks.com