The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·20050·Announced 2020-01-09

Holiday Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard in Microwaves

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. is recalling Holiday Travel Mugs sold at Meijer because metallic print can spark in microwaves, 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 sparks have been reported, but no injuries or property damage have been documented, fitting the criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. is recalling Holiday Travel Mugs with lids due to a fire hazard. The mugs are mislabeled as "microwave safe" on the backstamp and wrap band. If used in a microwave, the gold metallic lettering on the mugs can spark, creating a risk of fire.

The recalled mugs measure 7 inches tall, have a red or green bottom portion, a white top half, and black lids. They feature decals with "Let it Snow" or "Merry and Bright" in gold metallic lettering. About 2,400 units were sold exclusively at Meijer stores nationwide from October 2019 through November 2019 for about $10 each.

The firm has received one report of sparks when a consumer used the mug in a microwave, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
Holiday Travel Mugs
Manufacturer
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., of Norwood, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
2,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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