CPSC2005-03-09
CPSC, Shaw Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Carpet Sold at Menards Stores
Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled carpet should contact Shaw Industries to arrange for free replacement carpeting and installation.
Sold at
Certain Menards stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, from April 2004 through June 1, 2004, for $0.88 per square foot.
Affected count
About 5,000 square yards (about 700 individual units) of carpet
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Shaw Industries' "Southern Breezes" Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Consumer contact
Contact Shaw Industries at (800) 441-7429 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shawfloors.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Shaw-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Carpet-Sold-at-Menards-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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