CPSC2016-01-28
Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard
Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Hazard
The four suction cups on the underside of the rugs can fail to prevent slipping, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower rugs and contact Tristar for instructions on how to dispose of the rugs and to obtain a free replacement rug.
Sold at
Bed Bath & Beyond, Dollar General and other retail stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com and BuyAquaRug.com, by Tristar through direct response television commercials, and through a live television show on QVC, from July 2012 to September 2015 for between $18 and $28.
Affected count
About 1.4 million (in addition 70,000 rugs were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Tristar has received 60 reports of consumers falling in the shower or bathtub while on the recalled four suction cup rugs, including 30 reports of injuries such as bruises, cuts, and fractured or broken bones.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
AquaRug shower rugs
Consumer contact
Tristar Products toll-free at 888-770-7125 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.tristarproductsinc.com and click on "Aqua Rug Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Tristar-Products-Recalls-AquaRug-Shower-RugsDon't want to check this manually?
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