CPSCGeneral Alert
J.C. Penney Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
Published: October 12, 2007Recall ID: 08025Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves "Alyssa" shag rugs that were available in the following dimensions: 2' x 3' oval, 4' x 6' oval, 5' x 8' oval, 8' x 11' oval, 8' round, and a 2' x 6' rectangular runner. The rugs have a one-inch pile height and were available in four color patterns: red/natural/brown, chocolate/olive/natural, gold/rust/natural, and blue/rust/green/natural.
Affected Products
Alyssa Shag Rugs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/JC-Penney-Recalls-Shag-Rugs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | J.C. Penney Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bf8a322e78094203947cbb980b3265c3.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Rug: Red/Natural/Brown |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f2dee559ac5d4a19a6c196370fa67d27.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Rugs: Chocolate/Olive/Natural, Gold/Rust/Natural, Blue/Rust/Green/Natural |
| Hazards › Name | The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Alyssa Shag Rugs |
| Products › Type | Carpets/Rugs |
| Products › Category I D | 1875 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,900 |
| Recall I D | 4042 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return the rugs to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves "Alyssa" shag rugs that were available in the following dimensions: 2' x 3' oval, 4' x 6' oval, 5' x 8' oval, 8' x 11' oval, 8' round, and a 2' x 6' rectangular runner. The rugs have a one-inch pile height and were available in four color patterns: red/natural/brown, chocolate/olive/natural, gold/rust/natural, and blue/rust/green/natural. |
| Recall Number | 08025 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.jcp.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |