Shaw Industries Announce Recall of Flammable Carpet

Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Date of Recall

2004-05-06

CPSC Release Number

04-549

Manufactured In

U.S.A.

Units

2,300 square yards of carpet (approximately 125 pieces of carpet as sold)

Importer

Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Georgia

Sold By

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

Problem/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/Incidents

None reported.

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:

Remedy

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

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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