Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-03-11 · 15095
Hazards
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
15095
Date
2015-03-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cheeky Teacups
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16.
Importer(s)
World Us, of Hicksville, New York
Distributor(s)
Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.