The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16112·Announced 2016-03-02

Illume Recalls Valentine's Day Ceramic Mugs Due to Fire Hazard

Illume is recalling about 12,300 'Love Today' ceramic mugs sold at Target because the metallic print can spark in the 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 where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Illume, of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling about 12,300 14-ounce, white ceramic coffee mugs with "Love Today" printed in gold metallic on the outside. The mugs were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online between December 2015 and January 2016 for about $8. The mugs were mislabeled as microwave safe; if microwaved, the metallic print can spark, posing a fire hazard.

Target has received three reports of mugs sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to Target for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Illume for return instructions and a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Love Today ceramic coffee mugs
Manufacturer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
12,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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