January 24, 2003
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.
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 http://www.timhortons.com/english/content_4100.html