Starbucks recalls 530,000 coffee grinders
Some machines turned on unexpectedly, causing hand injuries.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Starbucks is recalling about 530,000 coffee grinders because of a laceration hazard, a government agency said Tuesday.
Starbucks, (SBUX, Fortune 500) based in Seattle, said consumers should immediately stop using the Starbucks Barista Blade Grinder and Seattle's Best Coffee Blade Grinder, and contact the company to receive a free replacement.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall after Starbucks received 176 reports of grinders that failed to turn off or that turned on unexpectedly.
There were three reports of injuries that occurred when the grinders, which were made in China, turned on unexpectedly during cleaning.
The affected appliances were sold in Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee stores from March 2002 through March 2009, for about $30.
Customers can contact Starbucks at (866) 276-2950 or visit the www.starbucks.com website for more information about model numbers and serial numbers of the recalled coffee grinders. 
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