Papyrus Holiday Ornaments Recalled Due to Mold Exposure Risk
CPSC recalls 2012 Papyrus holiday ornaments due to Aspergillus mold spores. Consumers should return the items to Papyrus or Carlton Cards stores for a refund.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Aspergillus mold) that poses a risk of infection to vulnerable populations, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 45,500 units of 2012 Papyrus Holiday Signature Ornaments in the United States and about 10,200 units in Canada. The ornaments, which come in 24 styles and are made of painted resin, were found to contain Aspergillus mold spores. This contamination poses a risk of respiratory or other infections for individuals with chronic health problems or impaired immune systems. No injuries have been reported.
The products were manufactured by Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., in the Philippines and imported by Schurman Retail Group. They were sold at Papyrus and Carlton Cards stores in the U.S. and Canada between $24 and $44. The ornaments are packaged in decorative boxes with heavy paperstock and jeweled lid details. Specific UPC codes for the 24 styles are listed in the official recall notice.
Consumers should immediately place the ornament in a container and return the product and decorative box to their nearest Papyrus or Carlton Cards store, or contact Schurman Retail Group for return instructions. A refund is available. For more information, consumers can call Schurman Retail Group toll-free at (855) 730-7998 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.papyrusonline.com and click on Recalls.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2012 PAPYRUS Holiday Signature Ornaments
- Affected units
- 45,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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