Ashland® holiday paper boxes recalled over mold contamination

Recall date

February 17, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

Recall number

16104

Sold / distributed

Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for between $5 and $20, depending upon the size of the box.

Why it was recalled

Mold can be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in consumers with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.

What was recalled

This recall involves Ashland gift and storage cardboard boxes covered in decorative paper. The boxes were sold in nine themes and have ribbon, burlap and other embellishments. Each of the three shapes of boxes, circle, square and rectangle were sold in three sizes, small, medium and large. Boxes with the following SKU numbers are included in the recall: 434397, 434398, 434399, 434458, 434459, 434460, 434465, 434467, 434468, 434470, 434471, 434472, 434474, 434475, 434476, 434479, 434480, 434481, 484483, 434484, 434485, 434487, 434488, 434489, 434490, 434492, 434493. "Ashland" and the SKU number can be found a label affixed to the underside of each box.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.