The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12120·Announced 2012-02-28

Carlisle Recalls Melamine Food Service Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

Carlisle FoodService is recalling about 111,000 melamine mugs and cups because they can break when exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard from breaking) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Carlisle FoodService Products is recalling approximately 111,000 food service beverage cups and mugs made of melamine. The recall involves nine specific models, including the Sierrus Mug, Durus Challenge Cup, Dallas Ware Stacking Cup, Dayton Stacking Cup, Kingline Ovide Cup, Kingline Stacking Cup, Melamine Stackable Mug, and Cappuccino Mugs in 12 and 16-ounce sizes. These products were sold nationally through distributor outlets and online between January 2011 and January 2012 for between $4 and $10 each.

The cups and mugs can break when exposed to hot liquids, which poses a burn hazard to consumers. Carlisle has received three reports of the cups and mugs breaking, but no injuries have been reported. The affected products are approximately 2 to 3 inches tall and are made in China. They are imprinted with "Carlisle OKC, OK," the model number, "Made in China," and "NSF" on the bottom.

Consumers should stop using the recalled mugs immediately. They can return the products to Carlisle for credit toward a future purchase of Carlisle FoodService Products merchandise. Carlisle will provide instructions for free return shipping. For more information, consumers can contact Carlisle FoodService Products at (800) 217-8859 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Food service beverage cups and mugs
Manufacturer
Carlisle FoodService Products, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
111,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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