Carlisle FoodService Recalls Melamine Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 12120 · Feb 28, 2012 · Carlisle FoodService
111,000
units affected
111,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12120
- Date
- Feb 28, 2012
- Company
- Carlisle FoodService
- Units affected
- 111,000
- Product
- Food service beverage cups and mugs
- Product type
- Mugs
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The nine models of Carlisle cups and mugs were sold in a variety of sizes from 7 to 16 oz., and in the following colors: white, green, red, brown, black, ocean blue, sand, honey yellow, bone and sunset orange. They are approximately 2 to 3 inches tall and are made of melamine. The name "Carlisle OKC, OK" and model number are imprinted on the bottom, along with "Made in China" and "NSF." Some may also include the model name and size, ex. "Durus 7 oz cup." Cups and mugs included in this recall are: Name Size Model Number Sierrus™ Mug 7.8 oz Model # 33056 Durus® Challenge Cup 7.8 oz Model # 43056 Dallas Ware® Stacking Cup 7 oz Model # 43546 Dayton™ Stacking Cup 7 oz Model # 43870 Kingline™ Ovide Cup 7 oz Model # KL300 Kingline™ Stacking Cup 7 oz Model # KL111 Melamine Stackable Mug 8 oz Model # 4510 Cappuccino Mug 12 oz Model # 4812 Cappuccino Mug 16 oz Model # 4816
What can happen
The cups and mugs can break when exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the mugs immediately and return them to Carlisle for credit toward a future purchase of Carlisle FoodService Products merchandise. Carlisle will provide instructions for free return shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Carlisle has received three reports of cups and mugs breaking. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Nationally through distributor outlets and online, including food service companies, broadliners and equipment supply distributors. The mugs were sold between January 2011 and January 2012 for between $4 and $10 each.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled food service beverage cups and mugs?
Consumers should stop using the mugs immediately and return them to Carlisle for credit toward a future purchase of Carlisle FoodService Products merchandise. Carlisle will provide instructions for free return shipping.
What is the hazard?
The cups and mugs can break when exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.