Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08301 · Jun 10, 2008 · Crate and Barrel
5,100
units affected
5,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08301
- Date
- Jun 10, 2008
- Company
- Crate and Barrel
- Units affected
- 5,100
- Product
- Remy Shag Rugs
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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."
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Crate and Barrel retail stores nationwide, its online retailer, and through its catalogue from January 2007 through April 2008 for between $50 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled remy shag rugs?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.