PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
Recall 13081 · Dec 20, 2012 · Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc.
455
units affected
455
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13081
- Date
- Dec 20, 2012
- Company
- Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc.
- Units affected
- 455
- Product
- 2012 PAPYRUS Signature Collection Tree
- Product type
- Seasonal Decoration
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recalled decorative tree is made of a metallic-looking resin and painted red with a gold base and raised gold and red embellishments. It stands 17-inches high and is packaged in a decorative box made of heavy paperstock, distressed painting finish and jeweled lid details. The UPC code, 9000165441, can be found on the back of the product's hangtag with the PAPYRUS logo or on a label on the bottom of the box.
What can happen
The presence of Aspergillus mold spores were discovered on the products, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.
The fix
Consumers should immediately put the tree in a container return it and the decorative box to their nearest PAPYRUS or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- PAPYRUS stores in the U.S. and Canada September 2012 to November 2012 for about $54.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2012 papyrus signature collection tree?
Consumers should immediately put the tree in a container return it and the decorative box to their nearest PAPYRUS or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.
What is the hazard?
The presence of Aspergillus mold spores were discovered on the products, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.
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.