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Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled March 11, 2015 · CPSC recall 15095 · Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters “hot mess” teacupUrban Outfitters “booze” teacupUrban Outfitters “one classy b****” teacupUrban Outfitters “more whiskey please” teacup
Hazard
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada
Incidents / injuries
Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund.

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 [email protected].

Product
Cheeky Teacups
Imported by
World Us, of Hicksville, New York
Distributed by
Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Retailers
Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →