The Recall Desk
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

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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