Stanley, the brand name whose cups became a cultural phenomenon in recent years thanks to the viral trend on TikTok, is recalling 2.6 million mugs due to dozens of people suffering burn injuries caused by a defect in the lid.
The federal government announced on Thursday that Stanley was recalling 2.6 million of its 12- and 16-ounce Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs — all of which were manufactured in China.
The recall was ordered after it was determined that the mug’s lid threads have the potential to shrink when exposed to heat and torque, which can then cause the lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The order effects products sold between June 2016 through this month, the agency said. The mugs are often sold at big-box retailers such as Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Target as well as e-commerce firm Amazon.
“At Stanley 1913, we are committed to constant improvement and are focused on creating quality products that are built for life,” according to a statement from the Seattle-based company that was posted on social media.
The CPSC said that Stanley received 91 reports worldwide, including 16 in the US, of the lids detaching during use, which led to 38 burn injuries. Two of the burn injuries were reported in the US.
The Post has sought comment from Stanley.
While Stanley has been around for more than a hundred years, it has gained a cult following online thanks to social media influencers who turned its line of colored cups, mugs and thermoses into a lifestyle trend.
TikTok users who post videos with the hashtag #StanleyCup have generated billions of views, which has boosted interest and demand in the brand.
Stanley’s sales have soared — going from a reported $94 million in 2020 to $750 million last year.