CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-05-06

CPSC, Shaw Industries Announce Recall of Flammable Carpet

04549 · Recalled 2004-05-06 · CPSC page

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

Description

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"

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Shaw Industries corrected the manufacturing error and will replace the recalled carpet with the same or comparable carpet.

Products

NameModelUnits
Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet2,300 square yards of carpet (approximately 125 pieces of carpet, as sold)

Parties

Manufacturer
Shaw Industries Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Carpet retailers nationwide, from January 15, 2004 through February 15, 2004, for $50 to $75 per square yard.

Consumer contact

Contact Shaw Industries from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET at (800) 441-7429 for instructions on how to have the carpet replaced free. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site: www.shawfloors.com

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

Source: CPSC recall 04549. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.