Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-02-17). Hazards: microbial. About 288,000 units in the US and 1,170 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16104 |
| Published | 2016-02-17 |
| Last updated | 2016-02-17 |
| Product category | Paper and Cardboard |
| Products | Ashland® holiday paper boxes |
| Firm named in the title | Michaels |
| Firms | Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (MSPCI), Irving, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 288,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,170 |
| Hazard classes | microbial |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for between $5 and $20, depending upon the size of the box. |
Description
This recall involves Ashland gift and storage cardboard boxes covered in decorative paper. The boxes were sold in nine themes and have ribbon, burlap and other embellishments. Each of the three shapes of boxes, circle, square and rectangle were sold in three sizes, small, medium and large. Boxes with the following SKU numbers are included in the recall: 434397, 434398, 434399, 434458, 434459, 434460, 434465, 434467, 434468, 434470, 434471, 434472, 434474, 434475, 434476, 434479, 434480, 434481, 484483, 434484, 434485, 434487, 434488, 434489, 434490, 434492, 434493. "Ashland" and the SKU number can be found a label affixed to the underside of each box.
Hazard
Mold can be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in consumers with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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