Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-03-11). Hazards: fire. About 11,640 units in the US and 1,730 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15095 |
| Published | 2015-03-11 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-11 |
| Product category | Mugs |
| Products | Cheeky Teacups |
| Firm named in the title | Urban Outfitters |
| Firms | World Us, of Hicksville, New York (importer); Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,640 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,730 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16. |
Description
This recall involves four styles of "Cheeky" six-ounce ceramic teacups. The cups have floral motifs with gold painted accents and have four "cheeky" phrases, such as "booze" and "more whiskey please," painted on the inside or outside rim of the cup. "Dishwasher Safe," "Microwave Safe" and "Made in China" are printed on the bottom of the cup.
Hazard
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
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