Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08605 · Sep 11, 2008 · JLA Home
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08605
- Date
- Sep 11, 2008
- Company
- JLA Home
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Product
- Zebra Rug
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled rug measures 30" x 54" and has a black-and-white zebra skin design. The rug was sold under J.C. Penney item number MF728-1050, which is located on the product's packaging.
What can happen
The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label.
The fix
Consumers should contact JLA Home to receive a warning label to be affixed to the backside of the rug, or consumers can contact JLA home for instructions on returning the rug for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The J.C. Penney Web site and catalog from December 2007 through July 2008 for between $50 and $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled zebra rug?
Consumers should contact JLA Home to receive a warning label to be affixed to the backside of the rug, or consumers can contact JLA home for instructions on returning the rug for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label.
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.