Carlisle FoodService Recalls Melamine Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

Food service beverage cups and mugs

Recall Date: February 28th, 2012
Type: Drinking Glasses
Units: About 111,000
Hazards: The cups and mugs can break when exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Replace
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.

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: NameSizeModel 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

Images:

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

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

Injuries:

Carlisle has received three reports of cups and mugs breaking. No injuries were reported.

Retailers:

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.