The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·19081·Announced 2019-03-14

Brush Art Recalls WIC Nutrition Plates Due to Fire Hazard

Brush Art is recalling WIC nutrition plates because they contain aluminum and are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe, posing a fire hazard.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Brush Art Corp. is recalling approximately 98,000 WIC nutrition plates due to a fire hazard. The plates, which illustrate recommended food group distributions, contain aluminum but are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. Microwaving the plates can cause them to catch fire or melt.

The recalled plates were distributed as free promotional items exclusively by WIC clinics in Indiana from August 2018 through November 2018. The units are 12 inches long by 9 inches wide and feature a date code of 7-18 on the back. Units with an engraved stamp of ISP219 are not subject to the recall.

Brush Art has received two reports of plates catching fire in the microwave and one report of a plate melting. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plates and return them to their WIC clinic for free replacement plates. Replacement plates are being manufactured and will be sent to Indiana WIC clinics when available.

The recalled product

Product
WIC nutrition plates
Manufacturer
Brush Art Corp., of Downs, Kan.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
98,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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