Altar'd State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16073 · Jan 14, 2016 · Altar'd State
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16073
- Date
- Jan 14, 2016
- Company
- Altar'd State
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Monogrammed Coffee Mugs
- Product type
- Mugs
- Remedy
- dispose
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves white ceramic 16-ounce coffee mugs with gold-painted monograms and accent rims. The mugs have a textured design resembling a golf ball, and a "rope" style handle. "Microwave/Dishwasher Safe" is printed in a black panel on the bottom of the coffee mugs.
What can happen
The coffee mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic paint accents on the coffee mugs can spark, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
The remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this product. The firm does not have the financial resources to fund the recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a coffee mug sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Altar'd State stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled monogrammed coffee mugs?
The remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this product. The firm does not have the financial resources to fund the recall.
What is the hazard?
The coffee mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic paint accents on the coffee mugs can spark, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.