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Regulatory product recall

Tim Hortons Mug Recall Burn Hazard

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Mar 20, 2026

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The recall of over 25,000 defective mugs by Restaurant Brands International — Tim Hortons could lead to a negative impact on its brand reputation and potential financial costs for refunds and legal liabilities. This event may also affect the stock performance of its parent company, Restaurant Brands International, due to consumer safety concerns.

Food service Retail

Restaurant Brands International — Tim Hortons has issued a nationwide recall for over 25,000 pink and white color-changing donut mugs sold in Canada between January 15 and February 18, 2026. Canada — Health Canada announced the recall due to reports that the ceramic mugs may crack or break when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard. As of March 10, 2026, Restaurant Brands International — Tim Hortons has received 28 reports of incidents and one confirmed burn injury in Canada. Consumers are urged to stop using the mugs immediately and return them to any Restaurant Brands International — Tim Hortons location by April 22, 2026, for a full refund. The mugs were manufactured by Anbo Home Goods Company in China and imported by Canadian firms Umbra, penumbra and antumbra and Restaurant Brands International — The TDL Group Corporation This recall highlights product safety concerns and regulatory oversight by Canada — Health Canada.

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Restaurant Brands International — Tim Hortons is recalling over 25,000 color-changing donut mugs due to a burn risk, which could negatively affect its brand reputation and lead to financial costs associated with the recall and potential legal liabilities.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Restaurant Brands International owns Restaurant Brands International — Tim Hortons, and as such, the recall event could indirectly affect its overall brand image and financial performance.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Anbo Home Goods Company manufactured the recalled mugs, potentially facing scrutiny and impact on its business relationships due to the product defect.
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Umbra, penumbra and antumbra is one of the Canadian firms that imported and distributed the recalled mugs, making it involved in the supply chain of the defective product.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Restaurant Brands International — The TDL Group Corporation is another Canadian firm that imported and distributed the recalled mugs, sharing responsibility in the distribution of the faulty product.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -10.0
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