CPSC2020-01-09
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Recalls Holiday Travel Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., of Norwood, Mass.
Hazard
The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to place of purchase for a full refund or contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
Sold at
Exclusively at Meijer stores nationwide from October 2019 through November 2019 for about $10.
Affected count
About 2,400
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of sparks when a consumer used the mug in a microwave. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Holiday Travel Mugs
Consumer contact
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. toll-free at 888-923-2982 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, email customer.service@bwtc.com, or online at www.bwtc.com and click on recall at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Boston-Warehouse-Trading-Corp-Recalls-Holiday-Travel-Mugs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Meijer-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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