CPSC recall 15-095, announced March 11, 2015, covers World Us Cheeky Teacups (about 11,640 units). The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 282-2200, go to www.urbanoutfitters.com, or email service@urbanoutfitters.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves four styles of "Cheeky" six-ounce ceramic teacups. The cups have floral motifs with gold painted accents and have four "cheeky" phrases, such as "booze" and "more whiskey please," painted on the inside or outside rim of the cup. "Dishwasher Safe," "Microwave Safe" and "Made in China" are printed on the bottom of the cup.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- World Us
- Recall number
- 15-095
- Units
- About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16.
- Importer
- World Us, of Hicksville, New York
- Distributor
- Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Cheeky Teacups
CPSC product type: Mugs
Recall contact information
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.
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