Facts
- Recall number
- 05129
- Date
- Mar 9, 2005
- Company
- Shaw Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- Not stated
- Product
- Shaw Industries' "Southern Breezes" Wall-to-Wall Carpet
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured by Shaw Industries exclusively for sale by Menard Inc. in its Menards stores. The recalled carpet was sold under the Menard style number 75123 and style name "Southern Breezes" in the colors Toast, Midnight and Clove.
What can happen
Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers with recalled carpet should contact Shaw Industries to arrange for free replacement carpeting and installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Certain Menards stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, from April 2004 through June 1, 2004, for $0.88 per square foot.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shaw industries' "southern breezes" wall-to-wall carpet?
Consumers with recalled carpet should contact Shaw Industries to arrange for free replacement carpeting and installation.
What is the hazard?
Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn.
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.