Product Recall Number: 04-549
Why was Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 04-549
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-05-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Description: 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 CarpetUnits: 2,300 square yards of carpet (approximately 125 pieces of carpet as sold)Manufacturer/Importer: Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, GeorgiaHazard: 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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 2,300 square yards of carpet (approximately 125 pieces of carpet as sold)
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Shaw Industries corrected the manufacturing error and will replace the recalled carpet with the same or comparable carpet.
Sold At: Carpet retailers nationwide from January 15, 2004 through February 15, 2004 for $50 to $75 per square yard.
Importers: Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Georgia
Manufacturers: Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Georgia
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed