Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 15095 · announced March 11, 2015 · World Us · 11,640 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.