Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Recalls Holiday Travel Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
Recall 20050 · Jan 9, 2020 · Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20050
- Date
- Jan 9, 2020
- Company
- Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Holiday Travel Mugs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Holiday Travel mugs with lids. They have a decal with "Let it Snow" or "Merry and Bright" in gold metallic lettering. The bottom portion of the mugs is red or green and the top half portion is white. The lids are black. They measure 7 inches tall. "Microwave safe" is written on the backstamp under the glaze and on the wrap band.
What can happen
The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to place of purchase for a full refund or contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of sparks when a consumer used the mug in a microwave. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Meijer stores nationwide from October 2019 through November 2019 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled holiday travel mugs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to place of purchase for a full refund or contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
What is the hazard?
The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug 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.