Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Recalls Holiday Travel Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores

Holiday Travel Mugs

Date of Recall

2020-01-09

CPSC Release Number

20-050

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 2,400

Importer

Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Sold By

Exclusively at Meijer stores nationwide from October  2019 through November  2019 for about $10.

Problem/Hazard

The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe.  If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received one report of sparks when a consumer used the mug in a microwave.  No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Holiday Travel mugs with lids. They have a decal with "Let it Snow" or "Merry and Bright" in gold metallic lettering. The bottom portion of the mugs is red or green and the top half portion is white. The lids are black. They measure 7 inches tall. "Microwave safe" is written on the backstamp under the glaze and on the wrap band.

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. toll-free at 888-923-2982 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, email  [email protected], or online at www.bwtc.com and click on recall at the top of the page for more information. 

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