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CPSC, Shaw Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Carpet Sold at Menards Stores

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 9, 2005
Recalled Carpet
Recalled Carpet

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers with recalled carpet should contact Shaw Industries to arrange for free replacement carpeting and installation.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured by Shaw Industries exclusively for sale by Menard Inc. in its Menards stores. The recalled carpet was sold under the Menard style number 75123 and style name "Southern Breezes" in the colors Toast, Midnight and Clove.

Sold on

Certain Menards stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, from April 2004 through June 1, 2004, for $0.88 per square foot.

Contact the company

Contact Shaw Industries at (800) 441-7429 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shawfloors.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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