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Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled June 10, 2008 · CPSC recall 08301 · Crate and Barrel

Recalled Shag Rugs
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.
Units
About 5,100
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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

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.

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

Product
Remy Shag Rugs
Imported by
Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Retailers
Crate and Barrel retail stores nationwide, its online retailer, and through its catalogue from January 2007 through April 2008 for between $50 and $300.
Made in
India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →