Monogram Beverage Mugs Recalled by Tri-Vista Designs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kirkland's
Recall 15161 · Jun 11, 2015 · Tri-Vista Designs Inc.
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15161
- Date
- Jun 11, 2015
- Company
- Tri-Vista Designs Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Metallic Monogram Beverage Mugs
- Product type
- Mugs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 16-ounce white ceramic beverage mugs with metallic gold accents. A monogram letter A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M, R, S or T is printed in gold on the mug. A sticker on the bottom of the mug has "UPC# 698617673962," "SKU# 138837" and "Retail: $6.99."
What can happen
If used in the microwave, the metallic mugs can spark, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs in the microwave, and return them to any Kirkland's store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a mug that began to spark while in the microwave. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Kirkland's stores nationwide from March 2015 to May 2015 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metallic monogram beverage mugs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs in the microwave, and return them to any Kirkland's store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
If used in the microwave, the metallic 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.