Home Depot Recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-12-04). Hazards: fire. About 3,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13056 |
| Published | 2012-12-04 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-26 |
| Product category | Mugs |
| Products | Mug |
| Firm named in the title | Home Depot |
| Firms | Mr. Christmas Ltd., of Hong Kong (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,700 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot stores during October 2012 for about $5. |
Description
The recalled product is an orange ceramic mug about 4.5 inches tall with a large vertical cup handle on the side. The mug has the words "The Home Depot," "Homer's All-purpose Bucket" and a cartoon character with a utility bucket on the front. A silver-colored simulated bucket handle is just below the rim. The date "2012" and the words "© Mr. Christmas" and "Made in China" are on the underside of the mug.
Hazard
The silver-colored simulated bucket handle below the rim can spark when used in a microwave oven, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mug and return it to a Home Depot store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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