The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·76026·Announced 1976-04-22

Galaxy Carpet Mills Recalls Laredo and Polara Carpets for Flammability

Galaxy Carpet Mills is recalling Laredo and Polara carpets produced between late 1972 and early 1973 because they failed federal flammability tests.

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 fire hazard (flammability) where the product failed safety standards, but the source text does not report any injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a provisional consent agreement with Galaxy Carpet Mills, Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, to recall specific styles of carpet and rugs. The affected products are the Laredo and Polara styles, which were produced between late 1972 and early 1973. These carpets feature foam backing and failed tests under the Standard for Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (DOC FF 1-70).

The recall covers specific quantities and color variations of the Laredo carpet, including 'mist green,' 'autumn leaves,' and 'exotic red,' as well as 'oriental red' and 'peacock' variations of the Polara carpet. The source text identifies specific roll numbers and dyelots associated with these products. The consent agreement requires the manufacturer to notify customers that the samples did not pass flammability tests and to recall the products for correction or destruction.

This action is part of a settlement to prohibit the marketing of carpets or rugs that fail to meet standards under the Flammable Fabrics Act. The agreement does not constitute an admission of law violation by the company. The CPSC will accept public comments on the agreement for 60 days, through June 21, 1976, before making a final decision on its acceptance.

The recalled product

Product
Laredo carpet
Manufacturer
Galaxy Carpet Mills
Category
Consumer Product — Carpets and Rugs
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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