CPSC recall · Reported January 9, 2020
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Recalls Holiday Travel Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., of Norwood, Mass. recalled This recall involves Holiday Travel mugs with lids. They have a decal with "Let it Snow" ….
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Recalls Holiday Travel Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclu… was recalled by Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., of Norwood, Mass. in January 9, 2020. Reason: The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a f…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to place of pur…. Verify recall #20050 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., of Norwood, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a f….
- None
- agency class
- January 9, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20050 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.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20050 |
| Date reported | January 9, 2020 |
| Date initiated | January 9, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., of Norwood, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 2,400 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to place of purchase for a full refund or contact Bosto…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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