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Springs Canada, Inc. recalls Hometrends Shiny Shag Area Rugs
- Starting date:
- July 19, 2016
- Posting date:
- July 19, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-59352
Affected products
Hometrends 5 ft. x 7 ft. Shiny Shag Area Rugs in Silver, White and Taupe
Product description
This recall involves Hometrends 5 ft. x 7 ft. Shiny Shag Area Rugs made of 100% polyester.
| Colour | SKU | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | W3275X762W | 068667518771 |
| White | W3275X742W | 068667518764 |
| Taupe | W3275X738W | 068667518788 |
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 Springs Canada, Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of the product in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 8,839 units of the recalled carpets were sold in Walmart locations throughout Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled carpets were sold between August, 2015 and June, 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in India.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Abhitex International
INDIA
- Distributor
-
Springs Canada Inc.
Mississauga
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should not use the recalled carpets and dispose of them immediately.
For additional information, consumers may contact Springs Canada Inc. at 905-507-5007.
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 For
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.