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Altar'd State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs Due to Fire Hazard

Published: January 14, 2016Recall ID: 16073Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The coffee mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic paint accents on the coffee mugs can spark, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves white ceramic 16-ounce coffee mugs with gold-painted monograms and accent rims. The mugs have a textured design resembling a golf ball, and a "rope" style handle. "Microwave/Dishwasher Safe" is printed in a black panel on the bottom of the coffee mugs.

Affected Products

Monogrammed Coffee Mugs

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Altard-State-Recalls-Monogrammed-Coffee-Mugs
TitleAltar'd State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16073.CeramicMonogrammedCoffeeMug.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionCeramic Monogrammed Coffee Mug
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16073.Bottomofcoffeemug.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionBottom of Coffee Mug
Hazards › NameThe coffee mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic paint accents on the coffee mugs can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › NameThe firm has received one report of a coffee mug sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameMonogrammed Coffee Mugs
Products › TypeMugs
Products › Category I D2051
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 14,000
Recall I D6622
Remedies › NameThe remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this product. The firm does not have the financial resources to fund the recall.
Importers › NameCreative Co-Op, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Retailers › NameAltar'd State stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $15.
Recall Date2016-01-14T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves white ceramic 16-ounce coffee mugs with gold-painted monograms and accent rims. The mugs have a textured design resembling a golf ball, and a "rope" style handle. "Microwave/Dishwasher Safe" is printed in a black panel on the bottom of the coffee mugs.
Distributors › NameAltar'd State of Knoxville, Tenn.
Recall Number16073
Remedy Options › OptionDispose
Consumer ContactAltar'd State at 800-284-7348 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.altardstate.com and click on "Monogrammed Coffee Mug Recall" for more information.
Last Publish Date2016-01-14T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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