Michaels Artificial Poinsettias recall: Mold Exposure
Michaels Recalls Artificial Poinsettias Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
Why was Michaels Artificial Poinsettias recalled?
Mold can be present on the stems and bushes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in consumers with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the poinsettia flowers and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. Contact: 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.
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
- Ashland Poinsettia Stems and Bushes
- Company
- Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. ("MSPCI"), of Irving, Texas
- Quantity
- About 425,000 (in addition, 6,600 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $4 for the stem and $7 for the bush
- Recall date
- February 17, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Ashland® artificial poinsettia flowers sold in single stems and bushes. The poinsettia has red leaves, green stems and gold-colored accents in the center of the leaves. A label affixed to the stem at purchase has SKU number 426830 on the single stem and SKU number 424066 on the bush. The Ashland logo is printed on a sticker attached to the product.