Nourison Recalls Rugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall 13198 · May 23, 2013 · Nourison
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13198
- Date
- May 23, 2013
- Company
- Nourison
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Area Rugs
- Product type
- Area Rugs or Carpets
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Nourison-branded I-CANDI collection polyester shag rugs. They were sold in one color, denim, consisting of a mix of dark blue, light blue and grey shades. The rugs measure 5 by 7 feet and 7 feet 6 inches by 9 feet 6 inches. "ICANDI COLLECTION" and "Nourison" are printed in black on a label affixed to the back of the rug.
What can happen
The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs and contact Nourison for instructions on how to return the rug for a full refund or replacement, including shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot stores in the following regions: Washington D.C.; San Diego, Calif.; San Francisco, Calif.; Las Vegas, Nev. and Houston, Texas in September 2012 for between $179 and $389.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled area rugs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs and contact Nourison for instructions on how to return the rug for a full refund or replacement, including shipping.
What is the hazard?
The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard 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.