CPSCGeneral Alert
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Altard-State-Recalls-Monogrammed-Coffee-Mugs |
| Title | Altar'd State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16073.CeramicMonogrammedCoffeeMug.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Ceramic Monogrammed Coffee Mug |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16073.Bottomofcoffeemug.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Bottom of Coffee Mug |
| Hazards › Name | The coffee mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic paint accents on the coffee mugs can spark, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a coffee mug sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Monogrammed Coffee Mugs |
| Products › Type | Mugs |
| Products › Category I D | 2051 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 6622 |
| Remedies › Name | The remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this product. The firm does not have the financial resources to fund the recall. |
| Importers › Name | Creative Co-Op, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn. |
| Retailers › Name | Altar'd State stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2016-01-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Altar'd State of Knoxville, Tenn. |
| Recall Number | 16073 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Dispose |
| Consumer Contact | Altar'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 Date | 2016-01-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |