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Consumer product recall

2012 Signature Collection: Ornaments, Frames and Tree

Starting date:
December 20, 2012
Posting date:
December 20, 2012
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-16365

Affected products

2012 Signature Collection: Ornaments, Frames and Tree

Product description

This recall involves the following 2012 Signature Collection: ornaments, picture frames, and tree.
Description SKU UPC
Frame 4 inch x 6 inch Green 651219 90000165335
Frame 5 inch x 7 inch Red 651252 90000165557
Ornament Angel blowing horn blue 651236 90000165410
Ornament Angel folding hands green 651239 90000165465
Ornament Angel holding green tree 651244 90000165502
Ornament Angel holding harp 651257 90000165489
Ornament Angel with harp red and pink 651235 90000165403
Ornament Ballerina frog white 651254 90000165595
Ornament Ballerina green with fan 651238 90000165434
Ornament Ballerina white 651246 90000165526
Ornament Bird blue 651250 90000165571
Ornament Cupcake S/3 651230 90000165366
Ornament Flamingo pink 651216 90000165304
Ornament Frog Prince sitting green 651256 90000165564
Ornament Green Royal Frogs S/2 651227 90000165342
Ornament Heart magenta 651255 90000165601
Ornament Horse pink and gold 651251 90000165588
Ornament Hummingbird blue 651243 90000165496
Ornament Red star 651218 90000165328
Ornament Reindeer green with pink and gold 651259 90000165458
Ornament Round ball with diamonds S/3 651231 90000165373
Ornament Santa holding tree 651248 90000165540
Ornament Santa red 651237 90000165247
Ornament Skiers male female S/2 651229 90000165359
Ornament Tree 651234 90000165397
Ornament Unicorn silver with gold mane and tail 651242 90000165472
Tree Red 43 centimetres (17 inches) 651260 90000165441

 

Hazard identified

Aspergillus mold was found on some of the items from this shipment. Adverse reactions, such as pulmonary aspergillosis, may occur in individuals with weakened immune systems or lung disease when exposed to aspergillus mold.

Neither the Schurman Retail Group nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.

Number sold

Approximately 5,807 of the recalled ornaments, frames and tree were sold at Papyrus and Carlton Cards stores across Canada.

Approximately 10,450 of the recalled ornaments, frames and tree were sold at Papyrus and Carlton Cards stores across the United States.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from September 29, 2012 to November 21, 2012.

Place of origin

Manufactured in the Phillippines.

Companies

Manufacturer
Idianale Inc./Dekokraft Inc.
Pasig City
PHILIPPINES
Distributor
Schurman Retail Group
Fairfield
California
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product, enclose the product in a plastic bag, and return it to the nearest Papyrus or Carlton Cards store, or Schurman Retail Group's Tennessee Distribution Center for a refund.

For more information, consumers may contact the Schurman Retail Group toll-free at 1-855-730-7998 or visit the Papyrus Web site.

Consumers may view the releases for the ornaments, trees and frames by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.