Starbucks Coffee Grinders Recalled for Laceration Risk

June 2009

About 530,000 Starbucks coffee grinders have been recalled due to laceration risks posed to consumers. More than 170 incidents have been reported, including three hand lacerations that occurred when consumers were cleaning the machine.

In the reported cases, the defective device either turned on unexpectedly or failed to shut down. The products were sold in Starbucks stores and Seattle's Best Coffee stores between March 2002 and March 2009. The recalled products and their SKU numbers include the following:

Starbucks Barista Blade Grinders

Seattle's Best Coffee Blade Grinder

• Brown Metallic (474881)

Consumers should stop using the grinders and can contact Starbucks for a replacement. Consumers are also urged to report other incidents or injuries to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.