On June 10, 2008, Crate and Barrel recalled about 5,100 ?Remy? Shag Rugs because they fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, which poses a fire/burn hazard to consumers.

The recalled rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements, in which they are to be permanently labeled with the following statement: ?FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION.?

Included in the recall are the ?Remy? shag rugs made of cotton jersey that measure either 5 feet by 8 feet, 2.5 feet by 7 feet, 5 feet (round), 2 feet by 3 feet, or 4 feet by 6 feet. The recalled rugs have the following SKU numbers, which can be found on the back of the product?s label:

• SKU 0303-550, measuring 5 feet by 8 feet,
• SKU 0304-301, measuring 2.5 feet by 7 feet,
• SKU 0245-860, measuring 5 feet by 8 feet,
• SKU 0301-868, measuring 2.5 feet by 7 feet,
• SKU 0303-224, measuring 4 feet by 6 feet,
• SKU 0302-295, measuring 2 feet by 3 feet,
• SKU 0245-852, measuring 4 feet by 6 feet,
• SKU 0245-801, measuring 2 feet by 3 feet, and
• SKU 481750, measuring 5 feet (round).

Crate and Barrel stores nationwide, as well as the company?s online retailer and catalogue, sold the recalled ?Remy? Shag Rugs from January 2007 through April 2008 for between $50 and $300.

Consumers who own a recalled ?Remy? Shag Rug should immediately stop using it and contact Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 for instructions on obtaining a refund. For more information, customers may also visit the company?s website.

Source: ?Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard,? US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-301, June 10, 2008.