Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Travel Mugs Due to Burn Risks—Here’s What to Know

Another day, another recall.

Stanley might have given its customers one less reason to camp out for the popular travel mug this holiday season. About 2.6 million Stanley Cups were recalled on Thursday, December 12, due to reports of faulty lids that allegedly resulted in burn injuries. Out of the 91 incidents reported globally, 16 were in the US. Worldwide, 38 of the incidents were said to have resulted in burns, and 11 required medical help. Before you swear off your Stanley, here’s what to know about today’s recall that specifically impacted Stanley’s stainless-steel travel mugs.

Why are Stanley cups being recalled?

The cups in question aren’t the viral Stanley Quencher tumblers that have caused a craze over the past few years. Instead, it’s the 12- and 16-ounce Switchback travel mugs and the 12-, 16-, and 20-ounce Trigger Action travel mugs that are being recalled. According to the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), the threading on the lid (the part of the lid that screws into the cup) can shrink and detach from the cup when exposed to heat, putting consumers at risk of being burned if their travel mug contains hot liquids. Not exactly the morning commute you asked for.

Stanley trigger action and switchback mug 2024 recall — Photo credit: CPSC

The Switchback double-walled mug can typically keep a drink hot for about four hours, while the Trigger Action can stay hot for about seven hours. The cups have been on shelves since June 2016 and are available at most major retailers (though they’ve been pulled from most websites at the time of reporting).

What Stanley cups were recalled?

To know if your travel mug is part of the recall, look for one of the following product identification numbers on the bottom:

20-01437
20-01436
20-02211
20-02033
20-02779
20-02825
20-02030
20-02745
20-02957
20-02034
20-02746

Note: This recall was voluntary, which means Stanley was not mandated to recall the cups—they chose to do it themselves to prevent additional potential injuries. According to a statement given to Well+Good by a Stanley spokesperson, “Stanley 1913 is voluntarily recalling the Switchback [12 oz and 16 oz] and Trigger Action [12 oz, 16 oz and 20 oz] Travel Mugs, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). We have addressed the issue and are offering a free replacement lid to work with the existing product. At Stanley 1913, we are committed to constant improvement and are focused on creating quality products that are built for life.”

What to do if you have a faulty Stanley Cup

If you’re the owner of an affected Switchback or Trigger Action Stanley Cup, don’t toss your mug just yet. While Stanley is advising owners to stop using recalled travel mugs, they are offering free replacement lids to solve the safety issue. Complete this online registration form to confirm if your cup was part of the recall and get your free replacement.