J.C. Penney Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08025 · Oct 12, 2007 · J.C. Penney
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08025
- Date
- Oct 12, 2007
- Company
- J.C. Penney
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Product
- Alyssa Shag Rugs
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return the rugs to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled alyssa shag rugs?
Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return the rugs to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
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.