CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Shaw Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Carpet Sold at Menards Stores
Published: March 9, 2005Recall ID: 05129Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured by Shaw Industries exclusively for sale by Menard Inc. in its Menards stores. The recalled carpet was sold under the Menard style number 75123 and style name "Southern Breezes" in the colors Toast, Midnight and Clove.
Affected Products
Shaw Industries' "Southern Breezes" Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Shaw-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Carpet-Sold-at-Menards-Stores |
| Title | CPSC, Shaw Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Carpet Sold at Menards Stores |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/df20e297a85f44b5a935568dc319cb32.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Carpet |
| Hazards › Name | Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Shaw Industries' "Southern Breezes" Wall-to-Wall Carpet |
| Products › Type | Carpets/Rugs |
| Products › Category I D | 1875 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 square yards (about 700 individual units) of carpet |
| Recall I D | 2893 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with recalled carpet should contact Shaw Industries to arrange for free replacement carpeting and installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Certain Menards stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, from April 2004 through June 1, 2004, for $0.88 per square foot. |
| Recall Date | 2005-03-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured by Shaw Industries exclusively for sale by Menard Inc. in its Menards stores. The recalled carpet was sold under the Menard style number 75123 and style name "Southern Breezes" in the colors Toast, Midnight and Clove. |
| Recall Number | 05129 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Shaw Industries at (800) 441-7429 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shawfloors.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |