FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2012
Release #12-120
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 217-8859
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Carlisle FoodService Recalls Melamine Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Food service beverage cups and mugs
Units: About 111,000
Importer: Carlisle FoodService Products, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Hazard: The cups and mugs can break when exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Carlisle has received three reports of cups and mugs breaking. No injuries were reported.
Description: The nine models of Carlisle cups and mugs were sold in a variety of sizes from 7 to 16 oz., and in the following colors: white, green, red, brown, black, ocean blue, sand, honey yellow, bone and sunset orange. They are approximately 2 to 3 inches tall and are made of melamine. The name "Carlisle OKC, OK" and model number are imprinted on the bottom, along with "Made in China" and "NSF." Some may also include the model name and size, ex. "Durus 7 oz cup." Cups and mugs included in this recall are:
Name | Size | Model Number
Sierrus™ Mug | 7.8 oz | Model # 33056
Durus® Challenge Cup | 7.8 oz | Model # 43056
Dallas Ware® Stacking Cup | 7 oz | Model # 43546
Dayton™ Stacking Cup | 7 oz | Model # 43870
Kingline™ Ovide Cup | 7 oz | Model # KL300
Kingline™ Stacking Cup | 7 oz | Model # KL111
Melamine Stackable Mug | 8 oz | Model # 4510
Cappuccino Mug | 12 oz | Model # 4812
Cappuccino Mug | 16 oz | Model # 4816
Sold at: Nationally through distributor outlets and online, including food service companies, broadliners and equipment supply distributors. The mugs were sold between January 2011 and January 2012 for between $4 and $10 each.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the mugs immediately and return them to Carlisle for credit toward a future purchase of Carlisle FoodService Products merchandise. Carlisle will provide instructions for free return shipping.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Carlisle FoodService Products at (800) 217-8859 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.carlislefsp.com/productsafety
Sierrus™ Mug, 7.8 oz, Model #33056
Durus® Challenge Cup, 7.8 oz, Model #43056
Dallas Ware® Stacking Cup, 7 oz, Model #43546
Dayton™ Stacking Cup, 7 oz, Model #43870
Kingline™ Ovide Cup, 7 oz, Model #KL300
Kingline™ Stacking Cup, 7 oz, Model #KL111
Melamine Stackable Mug, 8 oz, Model #4510
Cappuccino Mug, 12 oz, Model #4812
Cappuccino Mug, 16 oz, Model #4816
John
