Debco Bag Recalls Ceramic Mugs Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Debco-Bag-Recalls-Ceramic-Mugs/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Ceramic mugs  

Hazard: The mugs handle can break, posing a burn or laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic mugs and contact Debco Bag for instructions on receiving a replacement mug.

Consumer Contact: Debco Bag toll-free at 844-730-5005 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.debcosolutions.com and click on recall for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 150 (in addition, about 24,000 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves four models of Tonal Thirst ceramic mugs. The 12-ounce mugs have a glossy two-tone finish with a white exterior and colored interior with matching colored handles. The mugs were sold in white/black, white/blue, white/lime and white/red color combinations. Some mugs can have promotional logos printed on them when distributed as giveaways.

Incidents/Injuries: Debco Bag has received one report of a burn injury due to the mug handle breaking.

Sold at: Ad Specialty Distributors as a promotional item from August 2015 through April 2016 for about $3.

Importer: Debco Bag Distributors, Canada 

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58448r-eng.php

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