J.C. Penney · Recalled
J.C. Penney Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
- Units
- About 2,900
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $30–$300
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300.
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Incident log
None.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return the rugs to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 12 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
