Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Recalls Holiday Travel Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores

Recalled January 9, 2020 · CPSC recall 20050 · Boston Warehouse Trading

Recalled Holiday Tall Travel Mug with Lid

Microwave safe is written on the backstamp under the glaze and on the wrap band.

Hazard

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

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 2,400

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of sparks when a consumer used the mug in a microwave. No injuries have been reported.

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.

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.

Contact

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. toll-free at 888-923-2982 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or online at www.bwtc.com and click on recall at the top of the page for more information.

Product

Holiday Travel Mugs

Manufacturer(s)

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., of Norwood, Mass.

Imported by

Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Retailers

Exclusively at Meijer stores nationwide from October 2019 through November 2019 for about $10.

Made in

China

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