The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13198·Announced 2013-05-23

Nourison Recalls I-CANDI Area Rugs Due to Fire Hazard

Nourison is recalling I-CANDI collection area rugs sold at Home Depot because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard where the product fails federal flammability standards, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Nourison Industries Inc. is recalling Nourison-branded I-CANDI collection polyester shag rugs. The recalled rugs were sold in one color, denim, consisting of a mix of dark blue, light blue, and grey shades. They measure 5 by 7 feet and 7 feet 6 inches by 9 feet 6 inches. The label on the back of the rug prints "ICANDI COLLECTION" and "Nourison" in black.

The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported. The rugs were manufactured in China and sold exclusively at The Home Depot stores in Washington D.C., San Diego, Calif., San Francisco, Calif., Las Vegas, Nev., and Houston, Texas in September 2012 for between $179 and $389. About 1,400 units were sold.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs and contact Nourison for instructions on how to return the rug for a full refund or replacement, including shipping. Consumers can contact Nourison at (800) 223-1110 ext. 2358 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.nourison.com, then click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Area Rugs
Manufacturer
Nourison Industries Inc., of Saddle Brook, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Area Rugs
Hazard
Affected units
1,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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