CPSC2010-09-23
Rugs Recalled by Brumlow Mills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at J.C. Penney
Brumlow Mills, of Calhoun, Ga.
Hazard
The large rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing the risk of 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 Brumlow Mills to obtain a replacement or refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a new label including warning information. The firm is contacting all known users.
Sold at
J.C. Penney's website and catalog from January 2010 through March 2010 for between $40 and $400.
Affected count
About 1,000
Injuries reported
No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Zen Large and Small Room Rugs
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Brumlow Mills at (877) 879-0176 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Rugs-Recalled-by-Brumlow-Mills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-JC-PenneyDon't want to check this manually?
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