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EQ3 recalls Otis Rug
- Starting date:
- June 23, 2016
- Posting date:
- June 23, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-58978
Affected products
Otis Rug area rug, light grey
Product description
This recall involves the Otis Rug, light grey. The rugs are hand woven and made of 100% polyester.
| Model Number | Name and Size of Carpet | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 3190-105-70 | Otis 8x10 ft | Light Grey |
| 3190-205-70 | Otis 5x8 ft | Light Grey |
| 3390-847-70 | Otis 4x7 ft (custom sized rug) | Light Grey |
| 3390-855-70 | Otis 5x5 ft (custom sized rug) | Light Grey |
| 3390-857-70 | Otis 5x7 ft (custom sized rug) | Light Grey |
| 3390-8913-70 | Otis 9x13 ft (custom sized rug) | Light Grey |
Hazard identified
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled carpets do not meet the required flammability requirements for large indoor carpets.
Neither Health Canada nor EQ3 has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of the product in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 475 of the recalled carpets were sold at EQ3 and other retailers in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled carpets were sold between December, 2012 and June, 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in India.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Ambadi Enterprises Ltd.
Haryana
INDIA
- Distributor
-
EQ3 Ltd.
Winnipeg
Manitoba
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should not use the recalled carpets.
For additional information, consumers may contact EQ3 by phone at 1-888-988-2014.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.