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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Tableware

Illume Recalls Valentine's Day-Themed Ceramic Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores

Agency Publication Date: March 2, 2016
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Summary

About 12,300 "Love Today" ceramic coffee mugs are being recalled because they were incorrectly labeled as microwave safe. The metallic gold print on the outside of the mugs can spark if placed in a microwave, creating a fire hazard. There have been three reports of the mugs sparking during use, though no injuries have been reported. These 14-ounce white mugs were sold at Target stores and online from December 2015 through January 2016 for about $8.

Risk

The gold metallic lettering on the mug's exterior can react to microwave energy, causing electrical sparking. This sparking can ignite nearby materials or the mug's packaging, posing a fire hazard to your home and family.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the 14-ounce white ceramic coffee mugs that have 'Love Today' printed in gold metallic script on the outside.
  2. Check the bottom of the mug for a removable label that identifies the product as 'Love Today! CERAMIC MUG' and includes UPC 644911719844.
  3. Return the recalled mug to any Target store for a full refund.
  4. Alternatively, contact Illume at 888-245-5863 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.illumecandles.com (click 'Recall Information'), for return instructions and a full refund.
  5. You can also contact Target Customer Service at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.target.com and click 'Product Recalls' at the bottom of the page.
  6. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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.

Contact: Illume toll-free at 888-245-5863 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.illumecandles.com, and click on the "Recall Information" button for more information. Target Customer Service at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on the "Product Recalls" link on the bottom of the homepage under the "Help" section. Consumers can also visit the Target Facebook page and click on Recall Tab for additional information.

Affected Products

Product: Love Today ceramic coffee mug (14-ounce)
UPC Codes:
644911719844
Date Ranges: Sold between December 2015 and January 2016

Product Images

Love Today Mug

Love Today Mug

Label on Bottom

Label on Bottom

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16112
Status: Active
Sold By: Target Stores nationwide and online at www.target.com between December 2015 and January 2016 for about $8.
Distributor: Illume, of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 12,300
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Contact: Illume toll-free at 888-245-5863 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.illumecandles.com, and click on the "Recall Information" button for more information. Target Customer Service at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on the "Product Recalls" link on the bottom of the homepage under the "Help" section. Consumers can also visit the Target Facebook page and click on Recall Tab for additional information.
Agency Last Updated: March 2, 2016

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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.

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