# CPSC, Shaw Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Carpet Sold at Menards Stores
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-03-09 · 05129 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 05129
- **Date:** 2005-03-09
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Shaw Industries' "Southern Breezes" Wall-to-Wall Carpet

## Hazards

Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards, as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.

## Manufacturer(s)

Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.

## Retailer(s)

Certain Menards stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, from April 2004 through June 1, 2004, for $0.88 per square foot.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## Description

The recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured by Shaw Industries exclusively for sale by Menard Inc. in its Menards stores. The recalled carpet was sold under the Menard style number 75123 and style name "Southern Breezes" in the colors Toast, Midnight and Clove.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Shaw-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Carpet-Sold-at-Menards-Stores)
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