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Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. is recalling Holiday Travel Mugs because they are mislabeled as microwave safe. If placed in a microwave, the gold metallic lettering on the mug can spark, creating a fire hazard. Consumers have been instructed to stop using the mugs immediately and return them for a refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3183-holiday-travel-mug-recall-fire-hazard-from-microwave-use.
“Holiday Travel Mug Recall: Fire Hazard from Microwave Use.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3183-holiday-travel-mug-recall-fire-hazard-from-microwave-use. Based on CPSC recall #8723 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Boston-Warehouse-Trading-Corp-Recalls-Holiday-Travel-Mugs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Meijer-Stores).
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. recalled Holiday Travel Mugs on Jan. 9, 2020, due to a fire hazard from mislabeled microwave-safe claims, the CPSC said. Consumers should stop using the mugs and return them for a refund or contact the company.
How to tell if you have it
Holiday Travel Mugs with 'Let it Snow' or 'Merry and Bright' gold metallic lettering
Red or green bottom half, white top half, black lids
7 inches tall
Sold exclusively at Meijer stores nationwide from October 2019 through November 2019
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to place of purchase for a full refund or contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. toll-free at 888-923-2982 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, email customer.service@bwtc.com, or online at www.bwtc.com and click on recall at the top of the page for more information.
The hazard
The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard, according to the CPSC. The firm has received one report of sparks when a consumer used the mug in a microwave. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include Kitchen HQ Bowl Recall: Fire Hazard in Microwave (2026-06-11), Arch Studio Tea Kettle Recall: Burn Hazard from Detaching Handle (2026-04-16), and JKMAX Heated Blanket Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard (2026-09-17).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Holiday Travel Mugs with lids that have a decal with "Let it Snow" or "Merry and Bright" in gold metallic lettering. The bottom portion of the mug is red or green, and the top half is white, with black lids. They measure 7 inches tall. Check the backstamp under the glaze and on the wrap band for the words "Microwave safe." These were sold exclusively at Meijer stores from October 2019 through November 2019.
Brand
Holiday
Product
Holiday Travel Mugs
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the mug
Do not place the mug in a microwave under any circumstances due to the fire risk.
Return for refund
Take the recalled mug back to the Meijer store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to place of purchase for a full refund or contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Exclusively at Meijer stores nationwide from October 2019 through November 2019 for about $10.”
Subject: Recall 8723 — Holiday Travel Mug Recall: Fire Hazard from Microwave Use
Hello,
I own a Holiday Travel Mug Recall: Fire Hazard from Microwave Use that is covered by recall 8723 from Holiday.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and return them to place of purchase for a full refund or contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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