Home Depot Recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13056 · announced December 4, 2012 · Mr. Christmas · 3,700 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The silver-colored simulated bucket handle below the rim can spark when used in a microwave oven, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mug and return it to a Home Depot store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Home Depot stores during October 2012 for about $5.
Consumer contact: Home Depot; toll-free at (877) 527-0313, then select "Other Brands" at the prompt; from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or www.homedepot.com, then click on "Product Recalls."
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.