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

U.S. CPSCMicrobiologicalDec 20, 2012
Decorative Christmas Tree 17in Red
Decorative Christmas Tree 17in Red
Decorative Tree Box
Decorative Tree Box

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

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.

Sold on

PAPYRUS stores in the U.S. and Canada September 2012 to November 2012 for about $54.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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