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Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 15-095 · March 11, 2015 · Urban Outfitters

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-095 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 11, 2015
Brand
Urban Outfitters
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Cheeky Teacups
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 11, 2015

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Cheeky Teacups · About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16.; World Us, of Hicksville, New York; Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer 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 service@urbanoutfitters.com.

Recall history and context

Urban Outfitters appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Urban Outfitters recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Cheeky Teacups (About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada units). This recall involves four styles of "Cheeky" six-ounce ceramic teacups.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 11, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.