Stanley’s oversized tumbler cups have risen to viral fame in recent years, which has inspired multiple manufacturers of insulated containers to hype up their own take on the concept. Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled 60,000 units of one such product when they were found to pose a serious risk of injury.
The product, made by HALO Branded Solutions Inc., of Sterling, IL and sold widely at the convenience store chain Wawa, was flagged after the company received four complaints of laceration injuries related to the product. As the CPSC explains, the metal straw inside the tumbler is sharp, and may cut consumers’ mouths or fingers.
The recall includes 24-ounce reusable plastic tumblers, all of which reportedly have tan lids and an ombre color scheme. These were available in four colorways: “The Mermaid” which is pink and green, “Island Surf” which is blue and yellow, “Sailor Breeze” which is tan and orange, and “The Galaxy” which is blue and pink. The word “Wawa” is imprinted on all four styles…