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Recalled Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet -
Recalled Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet
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.
2,300 square yards of carpet (approximately 125 pieces of carpet as sold)
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.
Recall Details
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Georgia, is voluntarily recalling Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet. 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.
Name of Product: Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Units: 2,300 square yards of carpet (approximately 125 pieces of carpet as sold)
Manufacturer/Importer: Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Georgia
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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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:
- 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 Chic style carpet (style # 4ZA59) sold under the color name "Black Satin"
Sold at: Carpet retailers nationwide from January 15, 2004 through February 15, 2004 for $50 to $75 per square yard.
Manufactured In: U.S.A.
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 website: www.shawfloors.com.
Shaw Industries corrected the manufacturing error and will replace the recalled carpet with the same or comparable carpet.
None reported.
Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Georgia
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