Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2015-03-11. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 11,640 units in the...Units
2015-03-11Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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