Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 15095. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund.
CPSC recall 15095 has the recall date 11 Mar 2015. The notice names the firm World Us. The recall has about 11,640 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Mugs.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 11,640 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Cheeky Teacups, About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada, Mugs |
| Sold at | Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16. |
| Importer | World Us, of Hicksville, New York |
| Distributor | Urban Outfitters Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,640Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Mugs
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name World Us
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15095The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15095. https://recallregister.com/product/1930-urban-outfitters-recalls-teacups-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15095 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15095?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15095?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada