Lighted Magic Faucet mugs
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Atico International Inc. is recalling approximately 74,400 Lighted Magic Faucet mugs and about 22,400 Lighted Magic Fountain mugs due to a fire hazard. These novelty mugs feature a clear plastic cup sitting on a black round base that contains an electric motor. When powered on, water recycles from the base up through a plastic tube into either a suspended faucet or soda can before falling back into the mug, creating an illusion of water pouring from mid-air, and colored lights illuminate the mug. The motors in these products could overheat, creating a potential fire risk. The mugs were sold at Walgreens and Eckerd Drugs stores nationwide between April 1996 and January 1997 for approximately $20. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using these mugs immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Atico International at (800) 645-3867.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Lighted Magic Faucet & Fountain Mugs Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: FEBRUARY 18, 1997 (301) 504-7908 Release # 97-069 CPSC, Atico International Inc. Recall Novelty Mugs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico International Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about 74,400 Lighted Magic Faucet mugs and about 22,400 Lighted Magic Fountain mugs. The novelty mugs' motors could overheat, creating a potential fire hazard. Atico and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving these mugs. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The clear plastic mugs sit on a black round base. The base houses the electric motor. When the power is switched on, water recycles from the base of the mug, up a plastic tube into the "suspended" faucet (magic faucet) or "suspended" soda can (magic fountain) and then falls back into the mug. It appears as though water is coming from the "suspended" faucet or "suspended" soda can. The mugs also become illuminated by colored lights when the power is switched on. Walgreens and Eckerd Drugs stores nationwide sold the mugs from April 1996 through January 1997 for about $20. Consumers should stop using these mugs immediately, and return the mugs to the store where purchased for a full refund. If consumers have questions about this recall, they should call Atico International at (800) 645-3867.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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