Frankfurt Christmas Market Recalls 2024 Glühwein Mugs Over Safety Concerns

The new mugs were found to be prone to cracking under heat, prompting a recall and the use of past years' designs instead.

The 2024 edition of the Frankfurt Christmas Market mugs was recalled after tests revealed a risk of cracking when filled with hot liquids, posing potential safety hazards.
The issue, described as a 'thermoshock,' is believed to stem from a production flaw involving mismatched ceramic and glaze properties during manufacturing in China.
The mugs were designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 'New Frankfurt' architecture movement but will no longer be used at the market this year.
Organizers have distributed leftover mugs from previous years to vendors to ensure continued service while the defective mugs are returned to the manufacturer for assessment.
The manufacturer, Mohaba, which has a long-standing relationship with the market, is investigating the production error and working to address the problem.