Illume · Recalled
Illume Recalls Valentine's Day-Themed Ceramic Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores
The mugs were mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 12,300
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves 14-ounce, white ceramic coffee mugs with "Love Today" printed in gold metallic on the outside of mug. "Microwave Safe" and "Illume" are printed on a removable label on the bottom of the mug.
The file
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide and online at www.target.com between December 2015 and January 2016 for about $8.
- Product type
- Mugs
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Illume, of Bloomington, Minn., Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Target has received three reports of mugs sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to Target for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Illume for return instructions and a full refund.
Illume toll-free at 888-245-5863 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.illumecandles.com, and click on the "Recall Information" button for more information. Target Customer Service at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on the "Product Recalls" link on the bottom of the homepage under the "Help" section. Consumers can also visit the Target Facebook page and click on Recall Tab for additional information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
