The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13056·Announced 2012-12-04

Home Depot Recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard

Home Depot is recalling approximately 3,700 Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mugs because the silver handle can spark in a microwave, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire hazard (risk of harm) with no reported injuries, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Home Depot is recalling approximately 3,700 Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mugs due to a fire hazard. The recalled product is an orange ceramic mug, about 4.5 inches tall, featuring a large vertical cup handle and the words "The Home Depot," "Homer's All-purpose Bucket," and a cartoon character. A silver-colored simulated bucket handle is located just below the rim. The underside of the mug displays the date "2012," the words "© Mr. Christmas," and "Made in China."

The silver-colored simulated bucket handle can spark when the mug is used in a microwave oven, which poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The mugs were sold at Home Depot stores during October 2012 for about $5. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mug and return it to a Home Depot store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Home Depot toll-free at (877) 527-0313, select "Other Brands," or visit www.homedepot.com and click on "Product Recalls."

The recalled product

Product
Mug
Manufacturer
Mr. Christmas Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
3,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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