The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16073·Announced 2016-01-14

Altar'd State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs Due to Fire Hazard

Altar'd State is recalling monogrammed coffee mugs because metallic paint accents can spark in the 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 where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Altar'd State is recalling approximately 14,000 monogrammed coffee mugs due to a fire hazard. The mugs are white ceramic, 16-ounce vessels with gold-painted monograms and accent rims, featuring a textured design resembling a golf ball and a "rope" style handle. The bottom of the mugs is mislabeled as "Microwave/Dishwasher Safe." If microwaved, the metallic paint accents can spark, creating a risk of fire.

The firm has received one report of a coffee mug sparking during microwaving, but no injuries have been reported. The mugs were sold at Altar'd State stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $15. The product was imported by Creative Co-Op, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn., and manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the mugs immediately and destroy and discard the product. A refund or other remedy is not available because the firm does not have the financial resources to fund the recall. For more information, consumers can contact Altar'd State at 800-284-7348 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.altardstate.com and click on "Monogrammed Coffee Mug Recall."

The recalled product

Product
Monogrammed Coffee Mugs
Manufacturer
Creative Co-Op, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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