Reported Feb 17, 2016
Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (MSPCI), Irving, Texas
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Firm contact: Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.michaels.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Ashland® holiday paper boxes
- Amount recalled
- About 288,000 (in addition, 1,170 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for between $5 and $20, depending upon the size of the box..
Why it was recalled
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 agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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