Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

© 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Tableware

Home Depot Recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 4, 2012
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Home Depot is recalling about 3,700 of Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mugs because a silver-colored simulated bucket handle on the mug can spark if used in a microwave. These orange ceramic mugs are 4.5 inches tall and feature the Home Depot logo and a cartoon character on the front. No injuries or incidents have been reported, but consumers should immediately stop using the mug and return it to any Home Depot store for a full refund.

Risk

The silver-colored decorative handle near the rim of the mug can cause sparking or arcing when heated in a microwave, posing a serious fire hazard to the user and the home.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product: check for an orange ceramic mug, approximately 4.5 inches tall, featuring the words 'The Home Depot,' 'Homer's All-purpose Bucket,' and a cartoon character with a utility bucket.
  2. Verify the underside of the mug for the date '2012' and the text '© Mr. Christmas' and 'Made in China' to confirm it is part of the recall.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled mug and do not place it in a microwave oven.
  4. Return the recalled mug to any Home Depot store location to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
  5. For additional questions, contact Home Depot toll-free at (877) 527-0313 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.homedepot.com and click on 'Product Recalls.'
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for further assistance or to report a safety incident.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mug and return it to a Home Depot store for a full refund.

Contact: Home Depot; toll-free at (877) 527-0313, then select "Other Brands" at the prompt; from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or www.homedepot.com, then click on "Product Recalls."

Affected Products

Product: Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug
Date Ranges: October 2012

Product Images

Homers All-Purpose Bucket Mug

Homers All-Purpose Bucket Mug

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13056
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mr. Christmas Ltd., of Hong Kong
Sold By: Home Depot stores during October 2012 for about $5.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 3,700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Home Depot; toll-free at (877) 527-0313, then select "Other Brands" at the prompt; from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or www.homedepot.com, then click on "Product Recalls."
Agency Last Updated: January 26, 2015

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response