CPSCDecember 20, 2012

PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees recall: Exposure to Mold

PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

Why was PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees recalled?

The presence of Aspergillus mold spores were discovered on the products, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately put the tree in a container return it and the decorative box to their nearest PAPYRUS or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product. Contact: Schurman Retail Group toll free at (855) 730-7998 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.papyrusonline.com and click on Recalls for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
2012 PAPYRUS Signature Collection Tree
Company
Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines, Schurman Retail Group, of Fairfield, Calif.
Quantity
About 455 in the U.S. and about 75 in Canada
Sold at
PAPYRUS stores in the U.S. and Canada September 2012 to November 2012 for about $54.
Recall date
December 20, 2012
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled decorative tree is made of a metallic-looking resin and painted red with a gold base and raised gold and red embellishments. It stands 17-inches high and is packaged in a decorative box made of heavy paperstock, distressed painting finish and jeweled lid details. The UPC code, 9000165441, can be found on the back of the product's hangtag with the PAPYRUS logo or on a label on the bottom of the box.

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