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J.C. Penney Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard

Date: October 12, 2007
Company: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and return the rugs to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.

Affected Products

This recall involves "Alyssa" shag rugs that were available in the following dimensions: 2' x 3' oval, 4' x 6' oval, 5' x 8' oval, 8' x 11' oval, 8' round, and a 2' x 6' rectangular runner. The rugs have a one-inch pile height and were available in four color patterns: red/natural/brown, chocolate/olive/natural, gold/rust/natural, and blue/rust/green/natural.

Why Was This Recalled?

The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300.

The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from June 2007 through August 2007 for between $30 and $300. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report