Michaels Recalls Artificial Poinsettias Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
Recalled 2016-02-17. Contamination hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 425,000Units
2016-02-17Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The 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.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the poinsettia flowers and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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