CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Classic Concepts of Los Angeles, Calif., and Williams Sonoma/Pottery Barn of San Francisco, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 960 Pottery Barn Bailey Chenille Rugs. The recalled rugs violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of product: Pottery Barn Bailey Chenille RugsUnits: About 960 UnitsImporter/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: IndiaRemedy: 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 website at www.potterybarn.com.Media Contact: Leigh Oshirak at (415) 438-8106.

The recalled rugs violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.

Refund

None reported.

Pottery Barn retail stores nationwide, from November 11, 2002, to August 27, 2003, for $199 to $399.

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