Reported Mar 11, 2015
Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
World US of Hicksville, New York
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Cheeky Teacups
- Amount recalled
- About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada
Where it was sold
Sold at Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
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