The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·76005·Announced 1976-02-05

Colony Carpets Shalimar Shag Carpeting Recalled for Flammability

Colony Carpets is recalling 62 rolls of Shalimar shag carpeting because re-dying affected flame-retardant properties, 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 (flammability) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has provisionally accepted a consent agreement with Colony Carpets, Inc., of Dalton, Georgia, to recall 62 rolls of "301, Shalimar" shag carpeting. The carpeting, which features a jute back and was available in various colors, was manufactured and sold nationwide between April 16, 1971, and April 1, 1972.

The recall is due to a flammability hazard. The carpeting failed to meet the requirements of the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (IX FF 1-70) of the Flammable Fabrics Act. Colony Carpets states that the carpeting was re-dyed by finishers without the company's knowledge, a process that affected the flame-retardant characteristics of the product.

Consumers who purchased or were delivered "301, Shalimar" carpeting should contact the place of business from which it was purchased for recall information. The carpeting may be returned to the manufacturer to be reworked or destroyed. The specific roll numbers subject to the recall are listed in the official CPSC notice.

The recalled product

Product
Colony Carpets Shalimar shag carpeting
Manufacturer
Colony Carpets
Category
Consumer Product — Carpets & Rugs
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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