CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-01-28

Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard

16084 · Recalled 2016-01-28 · CPSC page

Beige AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Bathtubs
Beige AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Bathtubs

Description

This recall involves Aqua Rugs with four plastic suction cups. The rugs are intended to provide a slip-resistant surface in the shower or bathtub. The rugs were sold in beige and clear, and in two sizes: 29.5 inches by 17.25 inches for use in the bathtub, and 21.75 inches by 19.75 inches for use in a shower stall. The rugs have a plastic border and only four plastic suction cups, one affixed to the underside of each corner of the rug. "AquaRug" and "As Seen On TV" are printed on the front of the cardboard packaging.

Hazards

The four suction cups on the underside of the rugs can fail to prevent slipping, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Reported injuries

Tristar has received 60 reports of consumers falling in the shower or bathtub while on the recalled four suction cup rugs, including 30 reports of injuries such as bruises, cuts, and fractured or broken bones.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower rugs and contact Tristar for instructions on how to dispose of the rugs and to obtain a free replacement rug.

Products

NameModelUnits
AquaRug shower rugsAbout 1.4 million (in addition 70,000 rugs were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Made in
China
Sold at
Bed Bath & Beyond, Dollar General, other retail, online at Amazon.com, BuyAquaRug.com, by Tristar through direct response television commercials, through a live television show on QVC, from July 2012 to September 2015 for, $28.

Consumer contact

Tristar Products toll-free at 888-770-7125 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.tristarproductsinc.com and click on "Aqua Rug Recall" for more information.

More images

Clear AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Shower Stalls
Clear AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Shower Stalls

Source: CPSC recall 16084. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.