Stanley Travel Mug Burn Risk Leads to Recall of 2.6M Switchback, Trigger Action Mugs: CPSC

Officials have become aware of a growing number of Stanley travel mug burn injuries requiring medical attention.

Federal safety officials have announced a Stanley travel mug recall, warning consumers to immediately stop using certain Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel cups due to the potential for the products’ lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the Stanley travel mug recall on December 12, after receiving 91 reports of the mugs’ lids detaching during use, resulting in at least 38 burn injuries, with 11 of those cases requiring medical treatment.

CPSC officials are warning that heat exposure may cause the threads on the mugs’ lids to shrink and twist, increasing the risk of the lid detaching and leading to burn injuries.

Included in the recall are approximately 2.6 million Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs, constructed from stainless steel with double-walled insulation. These mugs come in white, black, and green and are available in 12 oz., 16 oz., and 20 oz. sizes. Each mug features the Stanley logo prominently displayed on both the front and bottom.

The recalled travel mugs were manufactured in China and sold on Amazon.com, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and other online and retail stores across the U.S. from June 2016 through December 2024 for $20 to $50.

Consumers may identify the mugs affected by this recall by the following product numbers printed on the bottom: 20-01437, 20-01436, 20-02211, 20-02033, 20-02779, 20-02825, 20-02030, 20-02745, 20-02957, 20-02034, and 20-02746.

The CPSC is urging consumers to immediately stop using the recalled products, and to contact Stanley for information on how to receive a free replacement lid, which includes shipping.

For additional information or to contact the company, customers can reach Stanley at 866-792-5445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Alternatively, customers can go to www.Stanley1913TMrecall.expertinquiry.com or visit www.stanley1913.com to submit a recall claim.