The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·97069·Announced 1997-02-18

Atico Recalls Lighted Magic Faucet and Fountain Mugs Due to Fire Hazard

Atico International is recalling Lighted Magic Faucet and Fountain mugs because their motors can overheat, creating 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 risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Atico International Inc. is recalling approximately 74,400 Lighted Magic Faucet mugs and 22,400 Lighted Magic Fountain mugs in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was issued because the electric motors housed in the mugs' bases could overheat, creating a potential fire hazard. Atico and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving these products.

The affected novelty mugs are made of clear plastic and sit on a black round base. When powered on, the mugs feature a recycling water effect and colored lights. These items were sold at Walgreens and Eckerd Drugs stores nationwide from April 1996 through January 1997 for approximately $20 each.

Consumers should stop using these mugs immediately. To obtain a full refund, consumers should return the mugs to the store where they were purchased. For questions regarding the recall, consumers can contact Atico International at (800) 645-3867.

The recalled product

Product
Lighted Magic Faucet mugs
Manufacturer
Walgreens
Category
Consumer Product — Novelty Mugs
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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