Schurman Retail Group Recalls Gift Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
Recall 17046 · Dec 7, 2016 · Schurman Retail Group
8,400
units affected
8,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17046
- Date
- Dec 7, 2016
- Company
- Schurman Retail Group
- Units affected
- 8,400
- Product
- VIVID Red Wine Crush Gift Boxes
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves decorative gift boxes constructed with metallic decorative paper coverings. The boxes are red, packaged in a clear cellophane sealed bag and have the phrase "VIVID handmade" printed on the bottom in gold-colored ink. SKU# Item # Description UPC Dimensions 819668 GBX171M.25/20 Box Medium Cube, Red Wine Crush 5055739024327 5 in. x 5 in. x 5 in. 819669 GBX171S.25/20 Box Small Cube, Red Wine Crush 5055739024334 4 in. x 4 in. x 4 in.
What can happen
Mold can be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paper boxes and return them to PAPYRUS, Paper Destiny or Carlton Cards Stores for a full refund or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received nine reports of respiratory irritation from contact with the boxes.
- Sold at
- PAPYRUS, Paper Destiny and Carlton Cards Stores in October 2016 for between $5 and $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vivid red wine crush gift boxes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paper boxes and return them to PAPYRUS, Paper Destiny or Carlton Cards Stores for a full refund or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.
What is the hazard?
Mold can be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals 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.