Altar'd State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs Due to Fire Hazard

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

Recall #: 16073
Affected scope: About 14,000

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Altar'd State of Knoxville, Tenn. recalled This recall involves white ceramic 16-ounce coffee mugs with gold-painted monograms and a….

Altar'd State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Altar'd State of Knoxville, Tenn. in January 14, 2016. Reason: The coffee mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic paint accents on the coffee mug…. Remedy: The remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this product. The firm does not have the…. Verify recall #16073 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Altar'd State of Knoxville, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The coffee mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic paint accents on the coffee mug….

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agency class: January 14, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16073 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves white ceramic 16-ounce coffee mugs with gold-painted monograms and accent rims. The mugs have a textured design resembling a golf ball, and a "rope" style handle. "Microwave/Dishwasher Safe" is printed in a black panel on the bottom of the coffee mugs.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

The remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this product. The firm does not have the financial resources to fund the recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16073
Date reported	January 14, 2016
Date initiated	January 14, 2016
Recalling firm	Altar'd State of Knoxville, Tenn.
Affected scope	About 14,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

The remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this product. The firm does not have the financial resources to fund the recall.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

The remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this product. The firm does not have the financial resources to fund the recall.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 14, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16073.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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