CPSC recall · Reported June 10, 2008
Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire 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 requiremen…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the "Remy" shag rugs with SKU numbers listed below. The rugs are mad….
Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 10, 2008. Reason: The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs shou…. Verify recall #08301 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards….
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- agency class
- June 10, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08301 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves the "Remy" shag rugs with SKU numbers listed below. The rugs are made of cotton jersey. The large rugs measure 5' by 8' and 2.5' by 7'. The small rugs measure 5' round, 2' by 3', 4' by 6'. "Remy" and the SKU number can be found on the back of the product label. Large Rugs SKU Color Size 0303-550 Red 5x8 0304-301 Red 2.5x7 0245-860 White 5x8 0301-868 White 2.5x7 Small Rugs SKU Color Size 0303-224 Red 4x6 0302-295 Red 2x3 0245-852 White 4x6 0245-801 White 2x3 481750 White 5' round
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08301 |
| Date reported | June 10, 2008 |
| Date initiated | June 10, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 5,100 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange p…
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