Brush Art Recalls WIC Nutrition Plates Due to Fire Hazard
WIC nutrition plates
Date of Recall
2019-03-14CPSC Release Number
19-081Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 98,000Importer
Brush Art Corp., of Downs, Kan.Sold By
Distributed as a free promotional item exclusively by WIC clinics located in Indiana from August 2018 through November 2018.Problem/Hazard
The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved.Injuries/Incidents
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.Description
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.
Remedy
ReplaceConsumer 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.Recall Comments
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