Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
Recall 16104 · Feb 17, 2016 · Michaels
288,000
units affected
288,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16104
- Date
- Feb 17, 2016
- Company
- Michaels
- Units affected
- 288,000
- Product
- Ashland® holiday paper boxes
- Product type
- Paper and Cardboard
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ashland® holiday paper boxes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
What is 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.
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.