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Product Recall
Michaels Recalls Artificial Poinsettias Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
SKU 424066 Red Poinsettia Bush
Ashland Poinsettia Stems and Bushes
Recall Date: February 17th, 2016
Type: Artificial Flowers or Plants
Units: About 425,000 (in addition, 6,600 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: Mold can be present on the stems and bushes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in consumers with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the poinsettia flowers and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Description
This recall involves Ashland® artificial poinsettia flowers sold in single stems and bushes. The poinsettia has red leaves, green stems and gold-colored accents in the center of the leaves. A label affixed to the stem at purchase has SKU number 426830 on the single stem and SKU number 424066 on the bush. The Ashland logo is printed on a sticker attached to the product.
Images:
SKU 424066 Red Poinsettia Bush
SKU 426830 Red Poinsettia Stem
Consumer 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.Injuries:
None reported
Retailers:
Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $4 for the stem and $7 for the bush
Importers:
Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. ("MSPCI"), of Irving, Texas
