The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16104·Announced 2016-02-17

Michaels Recalls Ashland Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Mold Risk

Michaels is recalling Ashland holiday paper boxes because mold may be present, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections for consumers with compromised immune systems or mold allergies.

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, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. is recalling Ashland holiday paper boxes due to the risk of mold exposure. The recall involves gift and storage cardboard boxes covered in decorative paper, sold in nine themes with ribbon, burlap, and other embellishments. The boxes were available in circle, square, and rectangle shapes in small, medium, and large sizes. Approximately 288,000 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 1,170 units were sold in Canada.

The boxes were sold at Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for between $5 and $20, depending on the size. The specific SKU numbers included in the recall are listed on the label affixed to the underside of each box, along with the "Ashland" brand name. The boxes were manufactured in China.

Mold can be present on the boxes, which poses a risk of respiratory or other infections in consumers with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs, or an allergy to mold. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.michaels.com and click on "Product Recalls".

The recalled product

Product
Ashland® holiday paper boxes
Manufacturer
Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (MSPCI), Irving, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Paper and Cardboard
Hazard
Affected units
288,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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