CPSC2016-02-17
Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (MSPCI), Irving, Texas
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.
Sold at
Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for between $5 and $20, depending upon the size of the box.
Affected count
About 288,000 (in addition, 1,170 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Ashland® holiday paper boxes
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Michaels-Recalls-Holiday-Paper-BoxesDon't want to check this manually?
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