July 23, 2004
 

 

Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs

 

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.

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 http://ww1.potterybarn.com/cs/index.cfm?sid=PBW11WIZNKIMWD6TZR4XCMFR6VKJAQVF200407230738&src=hme

Meida Contact: Leigh Oshirak at (415) 438-8106.