Brush Art Recalls WIC Nutrition Plates Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 19081 · Mar 14, 2019 · Brush Art
98,000
units affected
98,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19081
- Date
- Mar 14, 2019
- Company
- Brush Art
- Units affected
- 98,000
- Product
- WIC nutrition plates
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Distributed as a free promotional item exclusively by WIC clinics located in Indiana from August 2018 through November 2018.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wic nutrition plates?
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.
What is the hazard?
The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.