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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-02-17

Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

Is my product affected?

Ashland® holiday paper boxes

  • Brand Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (MSPCI), Irving, Texas

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Michaels is recalling Ashland brand holiday paper boxes because mold can be present on them, which poses a risk of respiratory or other infections for people with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs, or a mold allergy. The recalled boxes are decorative gift and storage cardboard boxes covered in decorative paper, available in nine themes with various embellishments like ribbon and burlap. They came in three shapes (circle, square, and rectangle) and three sizes (small, medium, and large), and are identified by SKU numbers 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, and 434493. The "Ashland" brand name and SKU number appear on a label on the underside of each box.

According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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