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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 08301

Remy Shag Rugs

Published June 10, 2008

Summary

CPSC records recall 08301, published June 10, 2008. Reported units: About 5,100.

What's the hazard

The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange pick up of their rugs and obtain a full refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Crate and Barrel to obtain a new label including warning information or a full refund.

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Recall details

Brand
Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Distributor
Crate and Barrel retail stores nationwide, its online retailer, and through its catalogue from January 2007 through April 2008 for between $50 and $300.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Remy Shag Rugs recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 08301 on June 10, 2008. Reported hazard: The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange pick up of their rugs and obtain a full refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Crate and Barrel to obtain a new label including warning information or a full refund.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)