Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
CPSC recall 16104 · announced February 17, 2016 · Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (mspci), Irving, Texas · 288,000 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes 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 between $5 and $20, depending upon the size of the box.
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.