Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08605 · announced September 11, 2008 · Jla Home · 2,900 units affected
The product
The recalled rug measures 30" x 54" and has a black-and-white zebra skin design. The rug was sold under J.C. Penney item number MF728-1050, which is located on the product's packaging.
The hazard
The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact JLA Home to receive a warning label to be affixed to the backside of the rug, or consumers can contact JLA home for instructions on returning the rug for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: The J.C. Penney Web site and catalog from December 2007 through July 2008 for between $50 and $70.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact JLA Home toll-free at (866) 456-8852 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jlahome.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.