Illume Recalls Valentine's Day-Themed Ceramic Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores
CPSC recall 16112. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The mugs were mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to Target for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Illume for return instructions and a full refund.
CPSC recall 16112 has the recall date 2 Mar 2016. The notice names the firm Target. The recall has about 12,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 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 | Target has received three reports of mugs sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 12,300 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves 14-ounce, white ceramic coffee mugs with "Love Today" printed in gold metallic on the outside of mug. "Microwave Safe" and "Illume" are printed on a removable label on the bottom of the mug. |
| Product | Love Today ceramic coffee mugs, About 12,300, Mugs |
| Sold at | Target Stores nationwide and online at www.target.com between December 2015 and January 2016 for about $8. |
| Importer | Target Corp |
| Distributor | Illume |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,300Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Mugs
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Target
- 64
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16112The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16112. https://recallregister.com/product/6669-illume-recalls-valentine-s-day-themed-ceramic-mugs-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 16112 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target has received three reports of mugs sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target Stores nationwide and online at www.target.com between December 2015 and January 2016 for about $8.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16112?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16112?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 12,300