FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2003
Release # 03-075
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 601-1616 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC, Tim Hortons Announce Recall of Travel Mugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Tim Hortons of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, is
voluntarily recalling about 6,500 travel mugs distributed in the United
States. The lids on some of the mugs can detach allowing hot liquid to
leak, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Tim Hortons has received 14 reports of the lids detaching while
mugs were filled with hot liquid. One consumer reported hot liquid
spilling onto his hand and chest.
This recall involves 15-ounce stainless steel travel mugs with a
black handle and a black lid. The words "Always Fresh Tim Hortons
Coffee" are printed on the mug. The distributor's name, "Thermo-
Serv®," is stamped on the bottom. The travel mugs were manufactured in
China.
Tim Hortons stores in New York, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia,
Kentucky, Maine and Canada sold the mugs from October 2002 through
January 2003 for about $15.
Consumers should stop using these mugs immediately and return the
old lids to a Tim Hortons store for a replacement lid as of February 1,
2003. Consumers will also receive a full refund if they return their mug
and lid to a Tim Hortons store. For more information, consumers can
contact Tim Hortons toll-free at (888) 601-1616 between 8:30 a.m. and 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at
www.timhortons.com