Brumlow Mills recalls Zen rugs sold at J.C. Penney from Jan 2010 to Mar 2010 due to fire risk. Rugs fail federal flammability standards and may ignite. Consumers must stop using and contact for replacement/refund.
The large rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing the risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."
Brumlow Mills is recalling Zen rugs sold between January and March 2010 because they don't meet federal fire safety standards. These rugs could catch fire, especially near heat sources, and pose burn risks. The recall affects specific rust and sage-colored rugs only.
The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards, meaning they can ignite easily and cause fire. Small rugs must have a permanent label warning about fire risks but lack this label. Large rugs don't require labeling but still pose fire hazards.
Owners of Zen rugs purchased from J.C. Penney between January and March 2010 are affected. Those with large rugs (5'x8' or larger) or small rugs (2'x3'3" or smaller) in rust or sage colors are most at risk.
Check for Zen rugs in rust or sage colors sold at J.C. Penney between January and March 2010. Large rugs are 5'x8' or bigger; small rugs are 2'x3'3" or smaller.
Immediately stop using the recalled rugs as they pose a fire hazard.
For large rugs, contact Brumlow Mills for a replacement or refund; for small rugs, contact for a new label with fire safety warnings.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a replacement or refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a new label including warning information. The firm is contacting all known users.
No, only rust and sage-colored rugs sold at J.C. Penney between January and March 2010 are affected.
Small rugs must have a permanent label warning about fire risks but lack this label, making them unsafe near heat sources.
No, large rugs don't require labeling but still fail federal flammability standards, posing fire risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Brumlow Mills to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 446 — Brumlow Mills Zen Large and Small Room Rugs Hello, I own a Zen Large and Small Room Rugs that is covered by recall 446 from Brumlow Mills. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a replacement or refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a new label including warning information. The firm is contacting all known users. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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