Safety regulator, Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
Recall 04186 · Jul 23, 2004 · Classic Concepts
960
units affected
960
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04186
- Date
- Jul 23, 2004
- Company
- Classic Concepts
- Units affected
- 960
- Product
- Pottery Barn Bailey Chenille Rugs
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Pottery Barn Bailey Chenille Rugs are "periwinkle blue" color only. Two models/sizes are recalled: 4479028 (8' x 10') and 4479036 (5' x 8'). These rugs are 65% rayon and 35% cotton.
What can happen
The recalled rugs violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
The fix
Full refund. Consumers should stop using the rugs and contact Classic Concepts to arrange for the rug to be picked up and shipped back to Classic Concepts. Consumers will receive a full refund when the recalled rugs are returned.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Pottery Barn retail stores nationwide, from November 11, 2002 to August 27, 2003, for $199 to $399.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pottery barn bailey chenille rugs?
Full refund. Consumers should stop using the rugs and contact Classic Concepts to arrange for the rug to be picked up and shipped back to Classic Concepts. Consumers will receive a full refund when the recalled rugs are returned.
What is the hazard?
The recalled rugs violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
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.