Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Ashland® holiday paper boxes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Michaels-Recalls-Holiday-Paper-Boxes |
| Title | Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16104.HolidayPaperBoxes1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Holiday Paper Boxes 1 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16104.HolidayPaperBoxes2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Holiday Paper Boxes 2 |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Ashland® holiday paper boxes |
| Products › Type | Paper and Cardboard |
| Products › Category I D | 67643 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 288,000 (in addition, 1,170 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6657 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (MSPCI), Irving, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for between $5 and $20, depending upon the size of the box. |
| Recall Date | 2016-02-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 16104 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57026r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.michaels.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-02-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |