Shaw Industries' "Southern Breezes" Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: March 9, 2005 Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 5,000 square yards (about 700 individual units) of carpet)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.
- Reason for Recall:
- Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- Remedy:
- Consumers with recalled carpet should contact Shaw Industries to arrange for free replacement carpeting and installation.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured by Shaw Industries exclusively for sale by Menard Inc. in its Menards stores. The recalled carpet was sold under the Menard style number 75123 and style name "Southern Breezes" in the colors Toast, Midnight and Clove.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 5,000 square yards (about 700 individual units) of carpet)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 05129
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