Home Depot Recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard

Recall Date
2012-12-04
Manufacturer
Mr. Christmas Ltd., of Hong Kong
Units Affected
About 3,700

Products Involved

Mug

Hazard

The silver-colored simulated bucket handle below the rim can spark when used in a microwave oven, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mug and return it to a Home Depot store for a full refund.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Home Depot stores during October 2012 for about $5.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

The recalled product is an orange ceramic mug about 4.5 inches tall with a large vertical cup handle on the side. The mug has the words "The Home Depot," "Homer's All-purpose Bucket" and a cartoon character with a utility bucket on the front. A silver-colored simulated bucket handle is just below the rim. The date "2012" and the words "© Mr. Christmas" and "Made in China" are on the underside of the mug.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28