Recall: Michaels Recalls Artificial Poinsettias Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

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.

Name of product: Ashland Poinsettia Stems and Bushes

Units: About 425,000 (in addition, 6,600 were sold in Canada)

Hazard: 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.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the poinsettia flowers and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

Recall date: February 17, 2016

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $4 for the stem and $7 for the bush

Importers: Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. ("MSPCI"), of Irving, Texas

Manufactured in: China

Consumer 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.

Recall number: 16-103