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Fire / OverheatingMay 6, 2004CPSC #04549

CPSC, Shaw Industries Announce Recall of Flammable Carpet

Product
Carpets/Rugs
Units affected
2,300
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured in two different styles called "Moon Shadow" and "Chic to Chic," both of which are 100% nylon fluffy shag. These two manufacturing styles were labeled for various carpet dealers and were sold under the following style names and colors: Moon Shadow style carpet (style # Z6136) sold under color name "Snowflake" Chic to Chic style carpet (style # Z6079) sold under the color names "Tanstone," "Petticoat" and "Black Satin," and also sold under the following vendor-specific style and color names: Barbary Coast style carpet (style # 6079J) sold under the color names "Sandstone," "Cameo Charm," "Calico" and "Luminous" Alluring Appeal style carpet (style # 079AS) sold under the color names "French Vanilla" and "Mountain Stone" Pizzazz style carpet (style # 6079U) sold under the color name "Muslin" High Step Berber style carpet (style # 26082) sold under the color name "Petticoat" High Profile style carpet (style # ZG075) sold under the color names "Cookie Dough" and "Candle Glow" Cadillac II style carpet (style # 7N915) sold under the color names "Petticoat," "Beige Whisper" and "Candle Glow" Amazing Berber style carpet (style # ZC079) sold under the color names "Cookie Dough," "Petticoat," "Black Satin" and "Moonstone" Rosenberry Berber style carpet (style # 079CL) sold under the color name "Beige Whisper" Chic to Chcun style carpet (style # 4ZA59) sold under the color name "Black Satin"

Hazard

Due to a manufacturing error that over-treated the carpet with a "soil-resist" application, the carpet could readily ignite, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. The recalled carpet violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Carpet retailers nationwide, from January 15, 2004 through February 15, 2004, for $50 to $75 per square yard.

Photos

Recalled Tuftex Wall-to-Wall CarpetRecalled Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet
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