The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17046·Announced 2016-12-07

Schurman Retail Group Recalls VIVID Red Wine Crush Gift Boxes Due to Mold

Schurman Retail Group is recalling VIVID Red Wine Crush Gift Boxes because mold may be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory irritation.

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 (respiratory irritation) has been reported, but no hospitalizations or deaths are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Schurman Retail Group, of Fairfield, Calif., is recalling VIVID Red Wine Crush Gift Boxes. The recall involves decorative gift boxes constructed with metallic decorative paper coverings. The boxes are red, packaged in a clear cellophane sealed bag, and have the phrase "VIVID handmade" printed on the bottom in gold-colored ink. The specific items are the Medium Cube (SKU 819668, UPC 5055739024327) and Small Cube (SKU 819669, UPC 5055739024334) models.

The boxes are being recalled because mold can be present on them, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs, or an allergy to mold. The firm has received nine reports of respiratory irritation from contact with the boxes.

About 8,400 units were sold in the United States, and about 2 were sold in Canada. The boxes were sold at PAPYRUS, Paper Destiny, and Carlton Cards Stores in October 2016 for between $5 and $7. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paper boxes and return them to PAPYRUS, Paper Destiny, or Carlton Cards Stores for a full refund, or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.

The recalled product

Product
VIVID Red Wine Crush Gift Boxes
Manufacturer
Schurman Retail Group, of Fairfield, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Gift Boxes
Hazard
Affected units
8,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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