CPSC2008-06-10
Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Hazard
The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange pick up of their rugs and obtain a full refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Crate and Barrel to obtain a new label including warning information or a full refund.
Sold at
Crate and Barrel retail stores nationwide, its online retailer, and through its catalogue from January 2007 through April 2008 for between $50 and $300.
Affected count
About 5,100
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
India
Products
Remy Shag Rugs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Crate and Barrel at (800) 451-8217 between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crateandbarrel.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Shag-Rugs-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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