Home Depot recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket mugs due to fire risk when microwaved. Stop using and return for refund.
The silver-colored simulated bucket handle below the rim can spark when used in a microwave oven, posing a fire hazard.
Home Depot is recalling Homer's All-Purpose Bucket mugs because the silver handle can spark in the microwave, causing a fire. This affects mugs sold with the '201: Mr. Christmas' label.
The silver-colored simulated bucket handle can spark when microwaved, which may ignite the mug and cause a fire. This happens because the handle is made of a material that doesn't handle microwave heat safely.
Home Depot customers who bought the orange ceramic mug with a silver bucket handle. People using the mug in a microwave are at highest risk.
Look for an orange ceramic mug about 4.5 inches tall with a silver bucket handle below the rim. It has 'The Home Depot,' 'Homer's All-purpose Bucket,' and 'Made in China' on the bottom.
Immediately stop using the mug to prevent fire risk from microwaving.
Take the mug to a Home Depot store for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mug and return it to a Home Depot store for a full refund.
The silver-colored simulated bucket handle can spark when microwaved, posing a fire hazard.
Check for an orange ceramic mug about 4.5 inches tall with a silver bucket handle below the rim and 'Made in China' on the bottom.
Stop using it immediately and return it to a Home Depot store for a full refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Homer's All-purpose Bucket to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1259 — Homer's All-purpose Bucket Mug Hello, I own a Mug that is covered by recall 1259 from Homer's All-purpose Bucket. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mug and return it to a Home Depot store for a full refund. 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.
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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.
