Recalls / 2019-03-14

Brush Art Recalls WIC Nutrition Plates Due to Fire Hazard

19081 · Recalled 2019-03-14 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
WIC nutrition plates		About 98,000

Parties

Importer: Brush Art Corp., of Downs, Kan.
Made in: China

Consumer 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.

More images

Back of WIC Nutrition Plate - safety label, Brush Art website, and location of manufacture

Back of WIC Nutrition Plate – Brush Art logo and date code

Source: CPSC recall 19081. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.