CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57026r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 17, 2016

Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.michaels.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for between $5 and $20, depending upon the size of the box.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
16104

Product Information

Product Name
Ashland® holiday paper boxes
Product Type
Paper and Cardboard
Number of Units
About 288,000 (in addition, 1,170 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (MSPCI), Irving, Texas
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-642-4235
Full Contact Information

Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.michaels.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.