25/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 25/07/2024 13:17
The recalled area rugs violate the mandatory federal flammability regulations for carpets and rugs, posing a fire hazard.
About 5,200
Ophanie toll-free at 888-281-8150 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at http://www.ophanie.com/recall/index.htmlor www.ophanie.comand click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
This recall involves Ophanie large fluffy/shag area rugs. The rectangular rugs are pink and were sold in two sizes: 5 feet x 8 feet and 6 feet x 9 feet. "Ultra Soft Fluffy Area Rugs", the letter "T", "100% Polyester", "High-density Sponge", "PVC Anti-slip Dots" and usage instructions are printed on a label on the side of the product.
Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and contact Ophanie for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the product by cutting it in half, and to provide proof of destruction by sending a photo of the cut product to [email protected]to receive a full refund. Ophanie is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The firm has received one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Ophanie, of China
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The recalled area rugs violate the mandatory federal flammability regulations for carpets and rugs, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled cleaning product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because it is deceptively labeled as "Safe and Non-Toxic" and lacks the required cautionary statements for petroleum distillates, posing a risk of poisoning to consumers.
The recalled steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard.
The recalled smart heaters can turn on without user input, posing fire and burn hazards.
A power interruption in the heat pump can result in the product providing heat when the power resumes, despite the thermostat being in cooling mode, posing a risk of excessive heat exposure to consumers.
The vacuums can short circuit during or after charging the battery, posing a fire hazard.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.