The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05129·Announced 2005-03-09

Shaw Industries Recalls Southern Breezes Carpet for Flammability Defect

Shaw Industries is recalling Southern Breezes wall-to-wall carpet sold at Menards because it fails federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

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 (fire/burn injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Shaw Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 5,000 square yards of "Southern Breezes" wall-to-wall carpet. The carpet was manufactured exclusively for Menard Inc. and sold at certain Menards stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin from April 2004 through June 1, 2004. The product was sold under Menard style number 75123 in the colors Toast, Midnight, and Clove.

The recall is due to a manufacturing error that resulted in an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant on the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The defective carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers with the recalled carpet should contact Shaw Industries to arrange for free replacement carpeting and installation. Shaw Industries can be reached at (800) 441-7429 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via the company's website at www.shawfloors.com.

The recalled product

Product
Shaw Industries' "Southern Breezes" Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Manufacturer
Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Carpets/Rugs
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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