Rugs Recalled by Brumlow Mills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at J.C. Penney
CPSC recall 10757 · announced September 23, 2010 · Brumlow Mills · 1,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves "Zen design" polypropylene rugs in rust and sage colors. Zen rugs in other colors are not involved in this recall. Only rugs purchased from January 2010 through March 2010 are involved in this recall. Small Rugs Size Color 2'x3'3" Rust Sage 2'6"x3'10" Rust Sage 3'4"x5' Rust Sage 22"x60" Rust Sage Large Rugs Size Color 5'x8' Rust Sage 6' Sq Rust Sage 22"x108" Rust Sage 8'x10' Rust Sage
The hazard
The large rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing the risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a replacement or refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a new label including warning information. The firm is contacting all known users.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: J.C. Penney's website and catalog from January 2010 through March 2010 for between $40 and $400.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call Brumlow Mills at (877) 879-0176 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.