The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13081·Announced 2012-12-20

Papyrus Red Decorative Trees Recalled Due to Mold Exposure Risk

Papyrus is recalling red 17-inch decorative trees because Aspergillus mold spores were found on the products, posing a risk to individuals with chronic health problems or impaired immune systems.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (mold exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for products posing a risk to specific vulnerable populations without confirmed illness.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Schurman Retail Group are recalling the 2012 PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees. The recall was initiated after Aspergillus mold spores were discovered on the products. This presence of mold poses a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled trees are made of a metallic-looking resin, painted red with a gold base and raised gold and red embellishments. They stand 17 inches high and are packaged in a decorative box made of heavy paperstock with a distressed painting finish and jeweled lid details. The UPC code 9000165441 can be found on the back of the product's hangtag or on a label on the bottom of the box. The trees were sold at PAPYRUS stores in the U.S. and Canada from September 2012 to November 2012 for about $54. About 455 units were sold in the U.S. and about 75 in Canada.

Consumers should immediately put the tree in a container and return it and the decorative box to their nearest PAPYRUS store or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product. A refund is available. For more information, consumers can contact Schurman Retail Group toll-free at (855) 730-7998 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.papyrusonline.com and click on Recalls.

The recalled product

Product
2012 PAPYRUS Signature Collection Tree
Manufacturer
Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Decoration
Hazard
Affected units
455

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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