WIC nutrition plates

The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved. sold at Distributed as a free promotional item exclusively by WIC clinics located in Indiana from August 2018 – November 2018.

What you are looking at

Front of WIC Nutrition Plate

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 98,000

Made inChina

Sold atDistributed as a free promotional item exclusively by WIC clinics located in Indiana

Sales periodAugust 2018 – November 2018

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-778-9005

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.brushart.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.