CPSC, Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
Recalled July 23, 2004 · CPSC recall 04186 · Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn
Hazard
The recalled rugs violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
Remedy
Full refund. Consumers should stop using the rugs and contact Classic Concepts to arrange for the rug to be picked up and shipped back to Classic Concepts. Consumers will receive a full refund when the recalled rugs are returned.
Units
About 960
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled Pottery Barn Bailey Chenille Rugs are "periwinkle blue" color only. Two models/sizes are recalled: 4479028 (8' x 10') and 4479036 (5' x 8'). These rugs are 65% rayon and 35% cotton.
What to do
Full refund. Consumers should stop using the rugs and contact Classic Concepts to arrange for the rug to be picked up and shipped back to Classic Concepts. Consumers will receive a full refund when the recalled rugs are returned.
Contact
Call Classic Concepts (ask for Eden Courtney) at (800) 254-1927, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Time) or go to the Pottery Barn website at www.potterybarn.com
Product
Pottery Barn Bailey Chenille Rugs
Imported by
Classic Concepts of Los Angeles, Calif.
Distributed by
Williams Sonoma/Pottery Barn of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers
Pottery Barn retail stores nationwide, from November 11, 2002 to August 27, 2003, for $199 to $399.
Made in
India
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →