News from CPSC: Schurman Retail Group Recalls Gift Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure Announced Today

 

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1. Schurman Retail Group Recalls Gift Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Schurman-Retail-Group-Recalls-Gift-Boxes

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1. Recall Date: December 7, 2016

Recall Number: 17-046                                                                                  

Schurman Retail Group Recalls Gift Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: VIVID Red Wine Crush Gift Boxes

 

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

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paper boxes and return them to PAPYRUS, Paper Destiny or Carlton Cards Stores for a full refund or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.

 

Consumer Contact: Schurman Retail Group toll-free at 855-730-7998 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.papyrusonline.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

 

Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Schurman-Retail-Group-Recalls-Gift-Boxes

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 8,400 (in addition, about 2 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves decorative gift boxes constructed with metallic decorative papercoverings. The boxes are red, packaged in a clear cellophane sealed bag and have the phrase “VIVID handmade” printed on the bottom in gold-colored ink.  Model info here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Schurman-Retail-Group-Recalls-Gift-Boxes

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received nine reports of respiratory irritation from contact with the boxes.

 

Sold at: PAPYRUS, Paper Destiny and Carlton Cards Stores in October 2016 for between $5 and $7.

 

Importer: Schurman Retail Group, of Fairfield, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: India

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