CPSC2015-03-11
Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
World Us, of Hicksville, New York
Hazard
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund.
Sold at
Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16.
Affected count
About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada
Injuries reported
Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Cheeky Teacups
Consumer contact
Urban Outfitters at (800) 282-2200 anytime, or online at www.urbanoutfitters.com and click on "Cheeky Teacup Voluntary Recall" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at service@urbanoutfitters.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Urban-Outfitters-Recalls-TeacupsDon't want to check this manually?
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