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Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

Michaels Stores Nationwide From October 2015 Through November 2015 For Between $5 And $20, Depending Upon The Size Of The Box. recall product photo 1Michaels Stores Nationwide From October 2015 Through November 2015 For Between $5 And $20, Depending Upon The Size Of The Box. recall product photo 2

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6657.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6657.

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

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Michaels Stores Nationwide From October 2015 Through November 2015 For Between $5 And $20, Depending Upon The Size Of The Box. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6657.

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.

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Michaels Stores Nationwide From October 2015 Through November 2015 For Between $5 And $20, Depending Upon The Size Of The Box. Recall FAQ

Michaels Stores Nationwide From October 2015 Through November 2015 For Between $5 And $20, Depending Upon The Size Of The Box. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure. The notice was published on February 17, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 288,000 units are potentially affected.