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Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

Reported: February 17, 2016 Initiated: February 17, 2016 #16104

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 288,000 (in addition, 1,170 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Michaels-Recalls-Holiday-Paper-Boxes

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 288,000 (in addition, 1,170 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 17, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16104.

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