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Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire HazardDate: 9/15/2008
Reason: The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label.
Distribution: Nationwide
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Zebra Rug Units: About 2,900 Importer: JLA Home, of Plano, Texas Hazard: The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled rug measures 30'' x 54'' and has a black-and-white zebra skin design. The rug was sold under J.C. Penney item number MF728-1050, which is located on the product's packaging. Sold by: The J.C. Penney Web site and catalog from December 2007 through July 2008 for between $50 and $70. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should contact JLA Home to receive a warning label to be affixed to the backside of the rug, or consumers can contact JLA home for instructions on returning the rug for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JLA Home toll-free at (866) 456-8852 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jlahome.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/6/2008 Reason: The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The chairs were sold without a warning label instructing consumers to lock the chair’s legs before sitting. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. Distribution: Nationwide |
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