The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08025·Announced 2007-10-12

J.C. Penney Recalls Alyssa Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard

J.C. Penney is recalling about 2,900 Alyssa shag rugs because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 2,900 "Alyssa" shag rugs due to a fire hazard. The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled rugs were manufactured in India and sold through the J.C. Penney catalog and website from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300. The products are available in six 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. They feature a one-inch pile height and come in four color patterns: red/natural/brown, chocolate/olive/natural, gold/rust/natural, and blue/rust/green/natural.

Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 or visit www.jcp.com.

The recalled product

Product
Alyssa Shag Rugs
Manufacturer
J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Rugs
Hazard
Affected units
2,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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