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Product Recall Number: 08-025

Why was "Alyssa" Shag Rugs recalled?

The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

"Alyssa" Shag Rugs
Here's product recall specific data for "Alyssa" Shag Rugs.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-025

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-11

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Alyssa" Shag Rugs

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 "Alyssa" Shag Rugs. The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.Name of Product: "Alyssa" Shag RugsUnits: About 2,900Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, TexasHazard: The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None.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.Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog and website from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300.Manufactured in: IndiaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return the rugs to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's website at www.jcp.com.

  • Hazard Description: The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 2,900

  • Incidents: None.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return the rugs to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.

  • Sold At: The J.C. Penney catalog and website from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300.

  • Importers: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: India

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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