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From: "Secretary, ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety" <secretary**At_Symbol_Here**DCHAS.ORG>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] CPSC: 3 recalls, HVAC units, Artificial Poinsettias, hobby paper boxes
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:37:25 -0500
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1. Goodman Company Expands Recall of Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpsc.gov_en_Recalls_2016_Goodman-2DCompany-2DExpands-2DRecall-2Dof-2DAir-2DConditioning-2Dand-2DHeating-2DUnits_&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=WVfXt9LElU943gC7BliJfBeyb2_aQKW2F6e3i2mtw-o&e=
2. Michaels Recalls Artificial Poinsettias Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpsc.gov_en_Recalls_2016_Michaels-2DRecalls-2DArtificial-2DPoinsettias_&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=WHr2nVqI65KJysiOeCntxoOSanNGpxADohFHGI0xzCQ&e=
3. Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpsc.gov_en_Recalls_2016_Michaels-2DRecalls-2DHoliday-2DPaper-2DBoxes_&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=bQAkIJjFX5YkzF2b2D_75jVKw3qnJ3IuB0YlsXFuUP4&e=
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1. Recall Date: February 17, 2016
Recall Number: 16-102
Goodman Company Expands Recall of Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpsc.gov_en_Recalls_2016_Goodman-2DCompany-2DExpands-2DRecall-2Dof-2DAir-2DConditioning-2Dand-2DHeating-2DUnits_&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=WVfXt9LElU943gC7BliJfBeyb2_aQKW2F6e3i2mtw-o&e=
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pumps (PTAC) and Room Air Conditioners (RAC)
Hazard: The power cords on the air conditioning and heating units can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the number listed for your brand or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. Non-commercial owners will receive free installation of the power cord and inspection of the PTAC control board for damages. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, non-commercial owners will also receive a free installation of a replacement control board. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will install the power cord and inspect the control board. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, Goodman will provide a new control board for commercial owners to install. Recalled RAC units do not have a control board.
Consumer Contact: For Amana, Goodman and York International-branded units call 800-366-0339 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For Comfort-Aire and Century-branded units call toll-free at 877-442-4482 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For all products, go to www.amana-ptac.com and click on Recall Info at the bottom right corner of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpsc.gov_en_Recalls_2016_Goodman-2DCompany-2DExpands-2DRecall-2Dof-2DAir-2DConditioning-2Dand-2DHeating-2DUnits_&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=WVfXt9LElU943gC7BliJfBeyb2_aQKW2F6e3i2mtw-o&e=
Units: About 5,300 (In addition, about 233,500 PTAC units were recalled in August 2014.)
Description: This recall involves Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman and York International-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTAC), and Amana-branded Room Air Conditioners (RAC). The units are rated 230/208 volt, 3.5 kW and are most often installed through the walls of hotels, motels, apartment buildings and commercial spaces to provide room climate control. The RAC units are installed through the walls or windows of the same types of properties. The recalled units are beige and have serial numbers ranging from 0701009633 through 0804272329. The brand name is located on the unit"s front cover. The serial number is located on the label found by lifting the front cover of PTAC units or the grille of RAC units. Additionally, any PTAC and RAC units that have a beige power cord labeled with a four-digit date code in the MMYY format and ending in 06 or 07, or ranging from 0108 through 1808 are included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries: Goodman has received approximately 10 reports of PTACs catching on fire, including four involving property damage.
Sold at: Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.
Importer/Manufacturer: Goodman Company, L.P. of Houston, Texas
Manufactured in: United States
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2. Recall Date: February 17, 2016
Recall Number: 16-103
Michaels Recalls Artificial Poinsettias Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpsc.gov_en_Recalls_2016_Michaels-2DRecalls-2DArtificial-2DPoinsettias_&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=WHr2nVqI65KJysiOeCntxoOSanNGpxADohFHGI0xzCQ&e=
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ashland Poinsettia Stems and Bushes
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: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the poinsettia flowers and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
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 Details
Photos available at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpsc.gov_en_Recalls_2016_Michaels-2DRecalls-2DArtificial-2DPoinsettias_&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=WHr2nVqI65KJysiOeCntxoOSanNGpxADohFHGI0xzCQ&e=
Units: About 425,000 (in addition, 6,600 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Ashlandå¨ 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold exclusively 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"), of Irving, Texas
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__healthycanadians.gc.ca_recall-2Dalert-2Drappel-2Davis_hc-2Dsc_2016_57146r-2Deng.php&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=47KTnZJxWUTA2Z_GmhDH0p-fXR8zQb2vy7ZUTzUjntg&e=
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3. Recall Date: February 17, 2016
Recall Number: 16-104
Michaels Recalls Holiday Paper Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpsc.gov_en_Recalls_2016_Michaels-2DRecalls-2DHoliday-2DPaper-2DBoxes_&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=bQAkIJjFX5YkzF2b2D_75jVKw3qnJ3IuB0YlsXFuUP4&e=
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ashlandå¨ holiday paper boxes
Hazard: Mold can be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in consumers with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the paper boxes and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
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 Details
Photos available at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpsc.gov_en_Recalls_2016_Michaels-2DRecalls-2DHoliday-2DPaper-2DBoxes_&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=bQAkIJjFX5YkzF2b2D_75jVKw3qnJ3IuB0YlsXFuUP4&e=
Units: About 288,000 (in addition, 1,170 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Ashland gift and storage cardboard boxes covered in decorative paper. The boxes were sold in nine themes and have ribbon, burlap and other embellishments. Each of the three shapes of boxes, circle, square and rectangle were sold in three sizes, small, medium and large. Boxes with the following SKU numbers are included in the recall: 434397, 434398, 434399, 434458, 434459, 434460, 434465, 434467, 434468, 434470, 434471, 434472, 434474, 434475, 434476, 434479, 434480, 434481, 484483, 434484, 434485, 434487, 434488, 434489, 434490, 434492, 434493. "Ashland" and the SKU number can be found a label affixed to the underside of each box.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold exclusively at: Michaels stores nationwide from October 2015 through November 2015 for between $5 and $20, depending upon the size of the box.
Importer/Distributor: Michaels Stores Procurement Company Inc. (MSPCI), Irving, Texas
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__healthycanadians.gc.ca_recall-2Dalert-2Drappel-2Davis_hc-2Dsc_2016_57026r-2Deng.php&d=BQIFaQ&c=lb62iw4YL4RFalcE2hQUQealT9-RXrryqt9KZX2qu2s&r=meWM1Buqv4IQ27AlK1OJRjcQl09S1Zta6YXKalY_Io0&m=qmIELI9dWUqs16HweKxo_eaNolWvQIV7_3IKRkv2a7E&s=PSYrTvByP_DCToXG26gHCggDQciq4qxbNO-VzagOxpo&e=
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