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07-23-2004, 05:22 PM
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.
To view this press release online, use the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04186.html
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.
To view this press release online, use the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04186.html