May 6, 2004
Shaw Industries is recalling Tuftex wall-to-wall carpeting. Due to a manufacturing error that over-treated the carpet with a soil-resist application, the carpet could readily ignite, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. The recalled carpet violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
The recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured in two different styles called Moon Shadow and Chic to Chic, both of which are 100% nylon fluffy shag. These two manufacturing styles were labeled for various carpet dealers and were sold under the following style names and colors:
1. Moon Shadow style carpet (style # Z6136) sold under color name Snowflake
2. Chic to Chic style carpet (style # Z6079) sold under the color names Tanstone, Petticoat and Black Satin, and also sold under the following vendor-specific style and color names:
- Barbary Coast style carpet (style # 6079J) sold under the color names Sandstone, Cameo Charm, Calico and Luminous
- Alluring Appeal style carpet (style # 079AS) sold under the color names French Vanilla and Mountain Stone
- Pizzazz style carpet (style # 6079U) sold under the color name Muslin
- High Step Berber style carpet (style # 26082) sold under the color name Petticoat
- High Profile style carpet (style # ZG075) sold under the color names Cookie Dough and Candle Glow
- Cadillac II style carpet (style # 7N915) sold under the color names Petticoat, Beige Whisper and Candle Glow
- Amazing Berber style carpet (style # ZC079) sold under the color names Cookie Dough, Petticoat, Black Satin and Moonstone
- Rosenberry Berber style carpet (style # 079CL) sold under the color name Beige Whisper
- Chic to Chcun style carpet (style # 4ZA59) sold under the color name Black Satin
The carpeting was sold by carpet retailers nationwide from January 15, 2004 through February 15, 2004 for $50 to $75 per square yard.
Shaw Industries corrected the manufacturing error and will replace the recalled carpet with the same or comparable carpet.
Consumer Contact: Contact Shaw Industries from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET at (800) 441-7429 for instructions on how to have the carpet replaced free. Consumers also can visit the firms Web site: www.shawfloors.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
