Michaels Recalls Ceramic Travel Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 17157 · May 18, 2017 · Michaels
27,000
units affected
27,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17157
- Date
- May 18, 2017
- Company
- Michaels
- Units affected
- 27,000
- Product
- Ceramic travel mugs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Michaels private brand Celebrate It™ ceramic travel mugs with a silicone lid. The mugs measure about 6.5 inches tall and hold about 16 ounces of liquid. The travel mugs have four designs: Motherhood the greatest adventure (lime green lid) MOM (lime green lid) Blue floral (turquoise lid) Pink floral (pink lid) Only ceramic mugs with SKU number 508992 and UPC code 886946619458 printed on a label on the bottom of the mugs are included in the recall.
What can happen
The mug's lid does not fit securely and can cause liquids to leak from the bottom of the lid when tilted, posing a burn hazard. Also, the mug does not have a silicone hand wrap so the consumer could burn their hand on the side walls of the mug.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the lid leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Michael's stores nationwide from March 2017 through April 2017 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ceramic travel mugs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The mug's lid does not fit securely and can cause liquids to leak from the bottom of the lid when tilted, posing a burn hazard. Also, the mug does not have a silicone hand wrap so the consumer could burn their hand on the side walls of the mug.
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.