The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·75041·Announced 1975-05-19

Keller Caravan Carpets Recalled for Federal Flammability Standard Violations

Keller Industries is recalling Caravan style carpets and rugs that fail to meet federal flammability standards. Consumers should contact the company to process or destroy the products.

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

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has provisionally accepted a consent order with Keller Industries, Inc., requiring the recall of specific carpets and rugs. The affected products are the "Caravan" style, composed of 100 percent polyester pile with a jute back. These items were sold nationwide between January 27, 1972, and May 12, 1972. Keller Industries also trades under the name American Carpet Mills.

The recall is necessary because the carpets and rugs fail to meet Federal flammability standards. The hazard associated with these products is fire and fire-related burns. Non-complying goods were previously removed from inventory and the distribution chain, but remaining units are likely in consumer homes.

Consumers who believe they possess these carpets or rugs should contact Keller Industries, Inc., at 18000 State Road 9, Miami, Florida 33162, or call 305-651-7100. The consent order requires the company to notify all purchasers and either process the items to bring them into compliance with the standard or destroy them. This action is voluntary and does not constitute an admission of guilt by the company.

The recalled product

Product
American Carpet Caravan carpets
Manufacturer
Keller
Category
Consumer Product — Carpets & Rugs
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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