Shalimar shag carpeting with a jute back
CPSC Recall #76-005 - February 4, 1976
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 76-005 |
| Recall Date | February 4, 1976 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose |
Product
Shalimar shag carpeting with a jute back
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced that it has provisionally accepted a consent agreement prohibiting Colony Carpets, Inc., Dalton, Georgia, from manufacturing or selling any carpets or rugs which fail to meet the requirements of the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (IX FF l-70) of the Flammable Fabrics Act. The agreement cites 62 rolls of "301, Shalimar" shag carpeting with a jute back, offered in a variety of colors, which were manufactured and sold nationwide by Colony Carpets, between April 16, 1971, and April 1, 1972. The 62 rolls were re-dyed by the finishers without the knowledge of Colony Carpets, who maintain that the re-dying process affected the flame-retardant characteristics of the carpeting. Colony Carpets, as part of the provisional order, is to notify all customers who have purchased or to whom have been delivered "301, Shalimar" of its flammability and that it may be returned to the manufacturer to be reworked or destroyed. Customers who may have this carpeting are advised to contact the place of business from which it was purchased for recall information. Listed below are the identifying roll numbers of the "301, Shalimar" carpeting found to be flammable and being recalled: 10669 10670 10917 10933 10934 10943 10944 10946 10947 10950 10954 11125 11130 11131 11133 11140 11163 11164 11167 11168 11170 11185 11190 11262 11264 11266 11272 11273 11276 11282 11377 11330 11365 11369 11376 11378 11393 11395 11939 11990 12197 12198 12201 12204 12207 12222 12261 12272 12277 12280 12286 12396 12406 12476 12477 12478 12483 12484 12600 12615 12616 13383 The Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Pugs went into effect April 16, 1971, and applies to all types of carpets and rugs used as floor covering materials regardless of their method of fabrication or the types of fibers used. Antique, oriental or hide carpeting may be excluded from this particular testing procedure pursuant to conditions established by CPSC. This agreement is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the company that it has violated the law. Any violation of this consent agreement by Colony Carpets could result in the assessment of substantial civil penalties. The complaint and consent order will remain on the public record for 60 days through April 5, 1976, during which time any interested person may submit comments to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207. After considering any comments, the Commission may accept the agreement or withdraw its provisional acceptance. For additional information about this consent order, contact the Bureau of Compliance, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207.
Hazard
The rugs fail to meet the requirements of the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (IX FF l-70) of the Flammable Fabrics Act.
Remedy Instructions
The rugs may be returned to the manufacturer to be reworked or destroyed. Customers who may have this carpeting are advised to contact the place of business from which it was purchased for recall information.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.