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Recall Details
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (770) 548-8188 collect |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Art Collection Leather Shag Rugs
Units: About 400
Importer: Chandra Rugs, of Adairsville, Ga.
Hazard: The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standard, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves "Art Collection" leather shag rugs. The rugs included in this recall have the following style numbers. The style number can be located on the rug's label.
| Style Number | Color | Size |
|---|---|---|
| ART3601-576 | black | 5' x 7'6" |
| ART3601-79106 | black | 7'9" x 10'6" |
| ART3601-79RD | black | 7'9" Round |
| ART3602-576 | brown | 5' x 7'6" |
| ART3602-79106 | brown | 7'9" x 10'6" |
| ART3602-79RD | brown | 7'9" Round |
| ART3603-576 | ivory/tan | 5' x 7'6" |
| ART3603-79106 | ivory/tan | 7'9" x 10'6" |
| ART3603-79RD | ivory/tan | 7'9" Round |
| ART3604-576 | orange/beige | 5' x 7'6" |
| ART3604-79106 | orange/beige | 7'9" x 10'6" |
| ART3604-79RD | orange/beige | 7'9" Round |
Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide and by Internet retailers from December 2007 through May 2009 for between $280 and $615 (suggested retail price).
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers should contact Chandra Rugs to schedule a pick-up and to arrange for a store credit or a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Chandra rugs collect at (770) 548-8188 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.chandrarugs.com. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at policy@chandrarugs.com
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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