Product Extraction Report
Generated: 2026-02-08 Platform: amazon_us Category: other Confidence: medium
L1: Product Grounding
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| product_id | B00OCGUG02 |
| store_id | amazon_us |
| product_name | Hefty Party On Disposable Plastic Cups, Assorted, 16 Ounce, 100 Count |
| brand | Hefty |
| category | other |
| price | 315.03 USD |
| identifiers | UPC: (not provided), ASIN: B00OCGUG02 |
| source_url | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCGUG02 |
| scraped_at | 2026-02-08T14:10:00.369Z |
Variants: Not applicable (single product)
Description:
Hefty Party On! Disposable Plastic Cups take all the fuss and mess out of entertaining while adding vibrant color and hassle-free cleanup to your gathering. Get a confident hold on these plastic cups with their easy-to-grip design that helps keep your drink in-hand and not all over your carpet. Hefty plastic party cups feature dependable durability to stand up to cup after cup of your favorite beverages, art supplies and more. Hefty disposable plastic cups simplify cleanup, saving you the time and energy involved in washing countless glasses, so you have more time for relaxing with loved ones.
L2: Claim Extraction
Marketing Claims
| # | Claim | Source | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "#1 Party Cups In America" | bullet_points | brand_reputation |
| 2 | "Easy-to-grip design that makes them easy to hold" | bullet_points, description | product_feature |
| 3 | "Dependably strong and durable" | bullet_points, description | product_performance |
| 4 | "100 count 16 ounce disposable cups in assorted colors" | bullet_points | product_specification |
| 5 | "Backed by Hefty durability & design" | bullet_points | brand_reputation |
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Volume | 16 ounce |
| Count | 100 count |
| Colors | Assorted (multiple colors) |
| Material | Plastic (disposable) |
| Design | Easy-to-grip |
L3: Aspect Extraction
Total Reviews Analyzed: 50 Review Period: 2025-11-22 to 2026-02-02
| Aspect | Mentions | Representative Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| durability | 18 | "Dependably strong and durable, these Hefty plastic cups hold cup after cup" (product description); "Sturdy cups for the price" (R22TVQRFK8R0OB); "Heavy duty and sturdy" (R615OXHUDHHQE); "SUPER thin and flimsy" (RGGWBSWD2X60N); "Super thin and flimsy" (R44MOEP1I10VM); "Not too sturdy but they're Ohk" (R16P3PA3ZVBAJM); "Cups are so thin they almost crumple holding them" (R2MG8JJM56AI32) |
| color_variety | 12 | "Love these colors" (R3RBTEC433DVO7); "Nice colors" (R33YIY2CSVQ9K9); "Like the colors" (R9S2Z43HZ5F3A); "Love the colors" (R3HVZ2LG9ZGXW6); "love the colors" (R1TR6SA97Z07HE); "The colors are nice" (R2O33N1071H2S) |
| value_for_money | 10 | "Great price" (R3RBTEC433DVO7); "the price is very good price" (RCDEZZ9INC72O); "Sturdy cups for the price. You get 140 for $13" (R22TVQRFK8R0OB); "Was great for the money" (R1R1LGS4DL3DQI); "great price. love the colors" (R1TR6SA97Z07HE) |
| size | 8 | "Perfect size because it's not too big & it's not too little" (R3JV33CR6D974S); "Slightly larger than a solo type cup" (R5KHEUHOMV06W); "Great size cups" (R3RBTEC433DVO7); "Perfect size for the whole family" (R17VEGRJNUOWB3); "good size for large drinks" (R1F3Y5OGW1WHOB) |
| quality_control | 9 | "I found a small piece of the cup in the bottom of a cup" (RFOBE30MVRAF2); "They came with white powdery residue all over inside of them" (R3HOR9XDJU9V5P); "Came damaged...crushed so they were stuck together and cracked" (R9JU7DPUS87U2); "the bottoms of a few were severely damaged" (R1XRJ5L8ANQ1A0); "a whole row was slit" (R2WW3YY94G0N63); "Bought these cups like I usually do. This is how it came looking like. Very gross !" (R8GVGNZOV0WZQ); "the orange cups were all stuck together" (R3RJNW29E9ZE1J) |
| packaging | 5 | "the hefty brand bag it came in had several tears" (R263XXTF9SVSU7); "140 count is perfect for parties" (R5KHEUHOMV06W); "I only got 93. I could easily tell I was shorted because they come in four colors, 25 each" (R1XRJ5L8ANQ1A0); "MISSING BOXES" (R370DP1U9FIYM4) |
| versatility | 6 | "good for hot & cold beverages" (R1XLFT8U3L12LC); "you can wash and reuse them too" (R1XLFT8U3L12LC); "They did well in the dish washer" (R1R1LGS4DL3DQI); "NOT FOR HOT LIQUIDS! It will melt through the bottom of the cup on contact" (R1DU7JQU2F6GU3); "aguanta bebidas calientes" (RS9A75GXWLDEL) |
| grip_design | 4 | "easy-to-grip design" (product description); "Good thickness" (R3RBTEC433DVO7); "easy to drink from" (R2O33N1071H2S) |
| capacity_accuracy | 3 | "I tested them and they don't hold 18 ounces, almost but not quite" (R2AI077PX58U70); "THESE ARE 9 FL OZ SAYS IT ON THE BOTTOM OF EACH CUP" (R1WVOX9D6TUQ8X) |
| taste | 2 | "Made drinks taste like plastic" (R44MOEP1I10VM) |
L4: Aspect Sentiment
| Aspect | Score | Confidence | Evidence Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| durability | 0.56 | medium | Mixed feedback: Many positive reviews praise sturdiness ("Heavy duty and sturdy", "Dependably strong and durable"), but significant negative feedback about thinness and flimsiness ("SUPER thin and flimsy...the sides are so thin that they cracked", "Cups are so thin they almost crumple holding them"). Quality appears inconsistent. |
| color_variety | 0.92 | high | Overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users consistently praise the assorted colors ("Love these colors", "Nice colors", "The colors are nice"). Colors are described as festive and suitable for various occasions. |
| value_for_money | 0.85 | high | Strong positive sentiment. Customers appreciate the price-to-quantity ratio ("You get 140 for $13 and that's the best price", "the price is very good price", "Was great for the money"). |
| size | 0.88 | medium | Generally positive feedback about size appropriateness ("Perfect size", "good size for large drinks", "Slightly larger than a solo type cup"). Some confusion about actual capacity (16 oz vs 18 oz vs 9 oz claims). |
| quality_control | 0.22 | high | Significant quality control issues reported: white powdery residue, damaged cups, broken pieces, stuck-together cups, packaging damage. Multiple customers received defective or incomplete orders. This is a major concern. |
| packaging | 0.48 | medium | Mixed feedback: Some praise quantity ("140 count is perfect"), but multiple reports of damaged packaging, torn bags, missing cups (93 instead of 100), and missing boxes entirely. |
| versatility | 0.52 | low | Contradictory claims: Some say good for hot and cold beverages and dishwasher-safe, but one clear warning that hot liquids will melt through the bottom. Low confidence due to conflicting information. |
| grip_design | 0.78 | low | Limited feedback, mostly from product description. One user mentions "easy to drink from" and "Good thickness" but not enough user validation of the grip claim. |
| capacity_accuracy | 0.15 | medium | Negative feedback: Product labeled as 16 oz but one user tested and found it doesn't hold 18 oz (though that's not what's claimed), another claims cups say 9 oz on the bottom. Capacity accuracy is questionable. |
| taste | 0.20 | low | One specific complaint about plastic taste affecting drinks. Limited data but concerning for a drinking vessel. |
L5: Issue Patterns
Quality Control Issues
Pattern: Product arrives with defects (white residue, damage, broken pieces) Frequency: 9/50 reviews (18%) Severity: high
Examples:
- "They came with white powdery residue all over inside of them it was disgusting I threw them out" (R3HOR9XDJU9V5P)
- "I found a small piece of the cup in the bottom of a cup! Couldn't find any of the cups missing pieces!" (RFOBE30MVRAF2)
- "Came damaged...crushed so they were stuck together and cracked" (R9JU7DPUS87U2)
- "the bottoms of a few were severely damaged...some were in the middle of the stack...there was a small piece of plastic from a cup mixed in" (R1XRJ5L8ANQ1A0)
- "the orange cups were all stuck together, so I couldn't use them" (R3RJNW29E9ZE1J)
Root Cause Hypothesis: Manufacturing quality control and/or shipping/handling damage
Durability Inconsistency
Pattern: Cups described as both "sturdy" and "super thin/flimsy" Frequency: 7/50 reviews reporting thin/flimsy (14%) Severity: high
Examples:
- "SUPER thin and flimsy. Poured about 12 oz of soda in the cup and when I started to carefully pick it up, the sides are so thin that they cracked and the soda went all over the place!" (RGGWBSWD2X60N)
- "Super thin and flimsy, not solo brand quality" (R44MOEP1I10VM)
- "Cups are so thin they almost crumple holding them" (R2MG8JJM56AI32)
- "Poor grade compared to others. crack and break to easy" (R2V2AP36FWVI5W)
Root Cause Hypothesis: Batch-to-batch quality variation or product reformulation (users mention "lowering quality and raising prices")
Hot Liquid Safety Concern
Pattern: Conflicting information about hot liquid compatibility Frequency: 2/50 reviews (4%) Severity: medium
Examples:
- "NOT FOR HOT LIQUIDS! It will melt through the bottom of the cup on contact. It is NOT as thick as the SOLO cups." (R1DU7JQU2F6GU3)
- "aguanta bebidas calientes y su material es de buena calidad" [holds hot drinks and material is good quality] (RS9A75GXWLDEL)
Root Cause Hypothesis: Unclear product specifications or user misuse
Capacity Mislabeling
Pattern: Confusion about actual cup capacity Frequency: 2/50 reviews (4%) Severity: medium
Examples:
- "I tested them and they don't hold 18 ounces, almost but not quite. That was the whole reason I bought them, because I needed something larger than the 16oz cups" (R2AI077PX58U70)
- "THESE ARE 9 FL OZ SAYS IT ON THE BOTTOM OF EACH CUP" (R1WVOX9D6TUQ8X)
Root Cause Hypothesis: Labeling error or customer misunderstanding (product is advertised as 16 oz)
Missing/Incomplete Orders
Pattern: Customers receive fewer cups than advertised Frequency: 2/50 reviews (4%) Severity: medium
Examples:
- "I only got 93. I could easily tell I was shorted because they come in four colors, 25 each, and the green stack was way shorter" (R1XRJ5L8ANQ1A0)
- "MISSING BOXES" (R370DP1U9FIYM4)
Root Cause Hypothesis: Packaging/fulfillment error
L6: Evidence Summary
Strengths (Supported by Evidence)
Color Variety (confidence: high)
- Claim: "Assorted colors"
- Evidence: 12+ reviews consistently praise color variety ("Love these colors", "Nice colors", "festive-fun colors")
- Verification: ✅ Supported
Value for Money (confidence: high)
- Claim: Competitive pricing
- Evidence: Multiple reviews mention "great price", "$13 for 140 cups", "best price I've seen lately"
- Verification: ✅ Supported
Appropriate Size (confidence: medium)
- Claim: "16 ounce"
- Evidence: Most users find size suitable ("Perfect size", "good size for large drinks")
- Verification: ⚠️ Partially supported (some capacity accuracy concerns)
Weaknesses (Supported by Evidence)
Quality Control Issues (confidence: high)
- Claim: "Dependably strong and durable"
- Evidence: 18% of reviews report defects (residue, damage, broken pieces, stuck cups)
- Contradiction: ❌ Significant gap between durability claim and reported quality issues
- Impact: Major - customers discarding entire packages
Durability Inconsistency (confidence: high)
- Claim: "Toughness You Can Trust - Dependably strong and durable"
- Evidence: 14% of reviews report "super thin and flimsy" cups that crack under normal use
- Contradiction: ❌ Direct contradiction - some batches appear significantly less durable than claimed
- Pattern: Users mention "lowering quality" suggesting possible product changes
- Impact: High - cups breaking during use, causing spills
Hot Liquid Safety (confidence: medium)
- Claim: "hold cup after cup of your favorite beverages"
- Evidence: One clear warning about melting with hot liquids, one positive review about hot drinks
- Contradiction: ⚠️ Unclear - conflicting user experiences, no clear warning on product
- Impact: Medium - potential safety hazard if used with hot beverages
Capacity Accuracy (confidence: medium)
- Claim: "16 Ounce"
- Evidence: One user claims cups marked "9 FL OZ" on bottom, another says doesn't hold 18 oz (though that's not claimed)
- Contradiction: ⚠️ Potential mislabeling - needs verification
- Impact: Medium - customers may receive smaller capacity than expected
Claims Requiring Further Investigation
- "#1 Party Cups In America" - No evidence in reviews to verify this marketing claim
- "Easy-to-grip design" - Minimal user feedback validating the specific grip feature (mostly mentioned in product description)
- Dishwasher safe/Reusable - Only 2 reviews mention washing/reusing, not enough data
- Comparison to Solo brand - Mixed feedback (some say inferior, some say better)
Overall Assessment
Product Performance: Mixed to negative Primary Concerns:
- Quality control issues (18% defect rate)
- Durability inconsistency (14% report flimsy/thin cups)
- Potential batch-to-batch variation
Recommendation: ⚠️ QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW NEEDED - While many customers are satisfied with color variety and value, significant quality issues (defects, durability problems) affect nearly one-third of reviewers. The contradiction between "dependable durability" claims and user reports of thin, cracking cups suggests either batch variation or product degradation over time.
Data Coverage: 50 reviews analyzed Verified Purchase Rate: 100% Review Authenticity: High (all verified purchases) Temporal Coverage: 2025-11-22 to 2026-02-02 (approximately 2.5 months)