Michaels · Recalled
Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
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.
- Units
- About 288,000 (in addition, 1,170 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5–$20
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for between $5 and $20, depending upon the size of the box.
- Product type
- Paper and Cardboard
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (MSPCI), Irving, Texas
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
