Michaels Recalls Artificial Poinsettias Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
CPSC recall 16103. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the poinsettia flowers and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16103 has the recall date 17 Feb 2016. The notice names the firm Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. ("MSPCI"). The recall has about 425,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Mould or bacteria. CPSC gives the product type Artificial Flowers or Plants.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 425,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Ashland Poinsettia Stems and Bushes, About 425,000 (in addition, 6,600 were sold in Canada), Artificial Flowers or Plants |
| Sold at | Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $4 for the stem and $7 for the bush |
| Importer | Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. ("MSPCI") |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Mould or bacteria
- Category: Artificial Flowers or Plants
- CPSC recalls of 2016
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 425,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Artificial Flowers or Plants
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. ("MSPCI")
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16103The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16103. https://recallregister.com/product/6658-michaels-recalls-artificial-poinsettias-due-to-risk-of-mold-exposure/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16103 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $4 for the stem and $7 for the bush
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16103?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16103?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 425,000 (in addition, 6,600 were sold in Canada)