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🧸 Product IE March 13, 2026

Tesco Home F&F — Valentines Youll Do XL Mug

Black mug with the writing "you'll do" in white and a red heart. All batches and models are concerned. Product sold online, in particular via www.tesco.ie

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Tesco Home F&F — Valentines Youll Do XL Mug
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns
Category
Kitchen/cooking accessories
Hazard
The base of the ceramic cup may crack or break unexpectedly during normal use, particularly when filled with hot liquids. The breakage may cause hot liquid to spill, increasing the risk of burns.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 05063446721248
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 75 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A large ceramic mug sold by Tesco under the Home and F&F brands. The bottom of the mug may crack or break while you use it.

What's happening? The mug’s base can break without warning, especially when you pour in hot drinks. Hot liquid could spill out and burn your skin.

Does this affect me? If you own this mug, you could get burned when it cracks during normal use.

What should I do? Stop using the mug right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safe replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The base of the ceramic cup may crack or break unexpectedly during normal use, particularly when filled with hot liquids. The breakage may cause hot liquid to spill, increasing the risk of burns. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097858

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What is this product recall alert about?
Tesco Home F&F — Valentines Youll Do XL Mug. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The base of the ceramic cup may crack or break unexpectedly during normal use, particularly when filled with hot liquids. The breakage may cause hot liquid to spill, increasing the risk...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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