The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04549·Announced 2004-05-06

Shaw Industries Recalls Flammable Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Shaw Industries is recalling 2,300 square yards of Tuftex wall-to-wall carpet because a manufacturing error made it highly flammable, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (flammable carpet) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Shaw Industries Inc. of Dalton, Georgia, is recalling approximately 2,300 square yards of Tuftex wall-to-wall carpet. The recall involves two manufacturing styles, "Moon Shadow" and "Chic to Chic," which are 100% nylon fluffy shag carpets. These carpets were sold under various vendor-specific style and color names, including Barbary Coast, Alluring Appeal, Pizzazz, High Step Berber, High Profile, Cadillac II, Amazing Berber, Rosenberry Berber, and Chic to Chcun.

The recall is due to a manufacturing error that over-treated the carpet with a "soil-resist" application, causing it to readily ignite. This defect presents a serious risk of burn injuries and violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected carpet was sold at carpet retailers nationwide from January 15, 2004, through February 15, 2004, for $50 to $75 per square yard. Consumers should contact Shaw Industries from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET at (800) 441-7429 for instructions on how to have the carpet replaced free of charge. Consumers can also visit the company's website at www.shawfloors.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Tuftex Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Manufacturer
Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Georgia
Category
Consumer Product — Carpets/Rugs
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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