Stanley recalls millions of travel mugs over concerns the lids might fall off, causing burns

Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide, including 16 in the US, of the recalled travel mugs' lids detaching during use, resulting in 38 burn injuries worldwide

Stanley is issuing a recall for approximately 2.6 million of its switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the US due to a potential burn hazard.

The company has stated that the mug’s lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use, which poses a burn risk.

Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide, including 16 in the US, of the recalled travel mugs’ lids detaching during use, resulting in 38 burn injuries worldwide, including two burn injuries in the US, with 11 consumers worldwide requiring medical attention. The recall includes double-walled mugs sold in a variety of colours including white, black and green, in 12oz., 16oz. and 20oz. sizes with a polypropylene lid. The Stanley logo appears on the front and bottom of the mug.

These mugs were sold on Amazon's website and at Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and other stores nationwide and online from June 2016 through December 2024 for between $20 and $50, depending on the model. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled travel mugs.