J.C. Penney Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled October 12, 2007 · CPSC recall 08025 · J.C. Penney

Recalled Rugs: Chocolate/Olive/Natural, Gold/Rust/Natural, Blue/Rust/Green/Natural

Hazard

The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return the rugs to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.

Units

About 2,900

Incidents / injuries

None.

Description

This recall involves "Alyssa" shag rugs that were available in the following dimensions: 2' x 3' oval, 4' x 6' oval, 5' x 8' oval, 8' x 11' oval, 8' round, and a 2' x 6' rectangular runner. The rugs have a one-inch pile height and were available in four color patterns: red/natural/brown, chocolate/olive/natural, gold/rust/natural, and blue/rust/green/natural.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return the rugs to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.jcp.com

Product

Alyssa Shag Rugs

Imported by

J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas

Retailers

The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300.

Made in

India

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