Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Ashland® holiday paper boxes |
| Units | About 288,000 (in addition, 1,170 were sold in Canada) |
| Hazards | 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. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. |
Details
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.
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.
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