Ashland recalls holiday paper boxes with mold risk for those with weakened immune systems or allergies. Return boxes to any Michaels store for full refund.
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.
Ashland is recalling holiday paper boxes that may contain mold, which can cause respiratory issues or infections in people with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs, or mold allergies. This recall affects consumers who purchased these boxes from Michaels stores.
Mold can grow on the boxes, especially in humid conditions. For people with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs, or mold allergies, this mold can cause respiratory infections or other health issues.
People with weakened immune systems, damaged lungs, or mold allergies are most at risk from mold exposure in these boxes. Anyone who bought the boxes from Michaels stores is affected.
Check the label on the underside of the box for 'Ashland' and a SKU number. The recalled boxes have decorative paper, ribbon, burlap, and are sold in circle, square, or rectangle shapes in small, medium, or large sizes.
Immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
No, mold can be present and pose a risk of respiratory infections for people with weakened immune systems, damaged lungs, or mold allergies.
Look for 'Ashland' and a SKU number on the label under the box. The recalled boxes are sold in nine themes with decorative paper, ribbon, and burlap, in circle, square, or rectangle shapes in small, medium, or large sizes.
Return the box to any Michaels store for a full refund. Do not use the box after returning it.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ashland to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6657 — Ashland Ashland® holiday paper boxes Hello, I own a Ashland® holiday paper boxes that is covered by recall 6657 from Ashland. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
