Urban Outfitters · Recalled
Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $16
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16.
- Product type
- Mugs
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa., World Us, of Hicksville, New York
Incident log
Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
