The Recall Desk
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

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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