Recall: Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn Recall of Flammable Rugs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2004 Release # 04-186 |
Classic Concepts' Hotline: (800) 254-1927 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Pottery Barn Bailey Chenille Rugs
Units: About 960 Units
Importer/Distributor: Classic Concepts of Los Angeles, Calif., and Williams Sonoma/Pottery Barn of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The recalled rugs violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled Pottery Barn Bailey Chenille Rugs are "periwinkle blue" color only. Two models/sizes are recalled: 4479028 (8' x 10') and 4479036 (5' x 8'). These rugs are 65% rayon and 35% cotton.
Sold at: Pottery Barn retail stores nationwide, from November 11, 2002 to August 27, 2003, for $199 to $399.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Full refund. Consumers should stop using the rugs and contact Classic Concepts to arrange for the rug to be picked up and shipped back to Classic Concepts. Consumers will receive a full refund when the recalled rugs are returned.
Consumer Contact: Call Classic Concepts (ask for Eden Courtney) at (800) 254-1927, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Time) or go to the Pottery Barn Web site at www.potterybarn.com
Meida Contact: Leigh Oshirak at (415) 438-8106.
