CPSC2004-05-06
CPSC, Shaw Industries Announce Recall of Flammable Carpet
Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Georgia
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing error that over-treated the carpet with a "soil-resist" application, the carpet could readily ignite, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. The recalled carpet violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Remedy
Shaw Industries corrected the manufacturing error and will replace the recalled carpet with the same or comparable carpet.
Sold at
Carpet retailers nationwide, from January 15, 2004 through February 15, 2004, for $50 to $75 per square yard.
Affected count
2,300 square yards of carpet (approximately 125 pieces of carpet, as sold)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Consumer contact
Contact Shaw Industries from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET at (800) 441-7429 for instructions on how to have the carpet replaced free. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site: www.shawfloors.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Shaw-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-Flammable-CarpetDon't want to check this manually?
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