Ruggable Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Recall 19741 · Apr 25, 2019 · Ruggable
6,200
units affected
6,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19741
- Date
- Apr 25, 2019
- Company
- Ruggable
- Units affected
- 6,200
- Product
- Ruggable shag area rugs
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves three models of Ruggable-brand area rugs: the shag vintage crème, the shag ivory and the luxury shag white. The two-piece rugs measure about 5 feet by 7 feet. The top shag rug cover is made of furry yarn and the bottom piece is an anti-slip floor pad. The shag rug cover was also sold separately. Ruggable, 100% Acrylic face fiber content and "Made in China" are printed on a label on the underside of the product
What can happen
The rug's shag cover fails to meet the federal flammability standard for carpets and rugs, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs and contact Ruggable for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price or a free replacement rug cover, including shipping. Ruggable is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online through Ruggable.com, Amazon.com, Americanartdecor.com, Overstock.com and Wayfair.com from July 2018 through January 2019 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ruggable shag area rugs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs and contact Ruggable for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price or a free replacement rug cover, including shipping. Ruggable is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The rug's shag cover fails to meet the federal flammability standard for carpets and rugs, posing a fire hazard.
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.