Michaels Recalls Artificial Poinsettias Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
CPSC recall 16103 · announced February 17, 2016 · Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. ("mspci") · 425,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Ashland® artificial poinsettia flowers sold in single stems and bushes. The poinsettia has red leaves, green stems and gold-colored accents in the center of the leaves. A label affixed to the stem at purchase has SKU number 426830 on the single stem and SKU number 424066 on the bush. The Ashland logo is printed on a sticker attached to the product.
The hazard
Mold can be present on the stems and bushes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in consumers with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the poinsettia flowers and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $4 for the stem and $7 for the bush
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.