Stanley has recalled 2.6 million popular travel mugs in the U.S. after dozens reported loose lids causing burn injuries.
The Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs, two of the company’s best products, have been recalled, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a statement on Thursday.
Multiple injuries reported in the US
Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide, including 16 in the United States, of lids coming off during use, resulting in 38 burn injuries worldwide, including two injuries in the United States, CPSC said .
The recall includes 12oz, 16oz and 20oz. sizes with polypropylene lid. Despite being double-walled, the lids can shrink when exposed to heat or pressure, causing them to come off and cause a burn hazard.
Stanley speaks after the memory
For safety reasons, consumers should stop using the recalled travel mugs immediately and contact Stanley for a free replacement lid, including shipping, the government agency said.
The mugs were sold at Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online from June 2016 through December 2024, and were priced between $20 and $50 (depending on model that a customer bought).
“At Stanley 1913, we are committed to continuous improvement and focus on creating quality products that are built to last a lifetime,” the Seattle-based company said in a Facebook statement
Stanley’s popularity and financial growth
Blavity reported that Stanley Cups became an Internet sensation on TikTok in early 2024, with the “Quencher H2.0” garnering millions of views as content creators reviewed the product.
The #Stanley hashtag alone had nearly 3 billion views at the time.
The 111-year-old company experienced a massive increase in revenue over the past five years, from $74 million in 2019 to $750 million in 2023, by Forbes.
