CPSCGeneral Alert
Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
Published: March 11, 2015Recall ID: 15095Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Cheeky Teacups
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Urban-Outfitters-Recalls-Teacups |
| Title | Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15095.3308263_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Urban Outfitters “hot mess” teacup |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15095.29416849_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Urban Outfitters “booze” teacup |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15095.29416864_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Urban Outfitters “one classy b****” teacup |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15095.3308289_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Urban Outfitters “more whiskey please” teacup |
| Hazards › Name | The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Cheeky Teacups |
| Products › Type | Mugs |
| Products › Category I D | 2051 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1930 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | World Us, of Hicksville, New York |
| Retailers › Name | Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16. |
| Recall Date | 2015-03-11T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 15095 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52489r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Urban Outfitters at (800) 282-2200 anytime, or online at www.urbanoutfitters.com and click on "Cheeky Teacup Voluntary Recall" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at service@urbanoutfitters.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |