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Product recall · CPSCMarch 14, 2019Serious
Brush Art WIC Nutrition Plates
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plates, and return them to their WIC Clinic for free replacement plates. Replacement plates are being manufactured and will be sent to Indiana WIC clinics when they become available.
Who to contact: Brush Art at 800-778-9005 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.brushart.com and click on WIC Plate Recall for more information.
The product
This recall involves WIC nutrition plates which illustrate the recommended distribution of the food groups. The plates contain dividers that include labels and colorful pictures showing the portion sizes for protein, grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy. The plates are 12 inches long x 9 inches wide. The back of WIC Nutrition Plate has the safety label, Brush Art website and logo, date code of 7-18 and location of manufacture. The units that have an engraved stamp of ISP219 are not subject to recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 98,000
- Recall date
- March 14, 2019
- Brand
- Brush Art Corp., of Downs, Kan.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Brush Art has received two reports of plates catching fire while in the microwave and one report of the plate melting. No injuries have been reported.
Distributed as a free promotional item exclusively by WIC clinics located in Indiana from August 2018 through November 2018.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Brush Art Recalls WIC Nutrition Plates Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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