Brush Art Recalls WIC Nutrition Plates Due to Fire Hazard
USBrush Art Recalls WIC Nutrition Plates Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves WIC nutrition plates which illustrate the recommended distribution of the food groups. The plates contain dividers that include labels and colorful pictures showing the portion sizes for protein, grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy. The plates are 12 inches long x 9 inches wide. The back of WIC Nutrition Plate has the safety label, Brush Art website and logo, date code of 7-18 and location of manufacture. The units that have an engraved stamp of ISP219 are not subject to recall.
Affected Products
WIC nutrition plates
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Brush-Art-Recalls-WIC-Nutrition-Plates-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Brush Art Recalls WIC Nutrition Plates Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1365_1.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Front of WIC Nutrition Plate |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1365_2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back of WIC Nutrition Plate - safety label, Brush Art website, and location of manufacture |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1365_3.jpeg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Back of WIC Nutrition Plate – Brush Art logo and date code |
| Hazards › Name | The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved. |
| Injuries › Name | Brush Art has received two reports of plates catching fire while in the microwave and one report of the plate melting. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | WIC nutrition plates |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 98,000 |
| Recall I D | 8506 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plates, and return them to their WIC Clinic for free replacement plates. Replacement plates are being manufactured and will be sent to Indiana WIC clinics when they become available. |
| Importers › Name | Brush Art Corp., of Downs, Kan. |
| Retailers › Name | Distributed as a free promotional item exclusively by WIC clinics located in Indiana from August 2018 through November 2018. |
| Recall Date | 2019-03-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves WIC nutrition plates which illustrate the recommended distribution of the food groups. The plates contain dividers that include labels and colorful pictures showing the portion sizes for protein, grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy. The plates are 12 inches long x 9 inches wide. The back of WIC Nutrition Plate has the safety label, Brush Art website and logo, date code of 7-18 and location of manufacture. The units that have an engraved stamp of ISP219 are not subject to recall. |
| Recall Number | 19081 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Brush Art at 800-778-9005 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.brushart.com and click on WIC Plate Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-03-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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