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Rugs Recalled by Brumlow Mills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at J.C. Penney

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSep 23, 2010
Recalled Rust Rug
Recalled Rust Rug
Recalled Sage Rug
Recalled Sage Rug

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

Hazard

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."

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves "Zen design" polypropylene rugs in rust and sage colors. Zen rugs in other colors are not involved in this recall. Only rugs purchased from January 2010 through March 2010 are involved in this recall. Small Rugs Size Color 2'x3'3" Rust Sage 2'6"x3'10" Rust Sage 3'4"x5' Rust Sage 22"x60" Rust Sage Large Rugs Size Color 5'x8' Rust Sage 6' Sq Rust Sage 22"x108" Rust Sage 8'x10' Rust Sage

Sold on

J.C. Penney's website and catalog from January 2010 through March 2010 for between $40 and $400.

Contact the company

For additional information, call Brumlow Mills at (877) 879-0176 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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