Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 28, 2016 CPSC #16084

Quick answer

Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #16084, announced on January 28, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Aqua Rugs with four plastic suction cups. The rugs are intended to provide a slip-resistant surface in the shower or bathtub. The rugs were sold in beige and clear, and in two sizes: 29.5 inches by 17.25 inches for use in the bathtub, and 21.75 inches by 19.75 inches for use in a shower stall. The rugs have a plastic border and only four plastic suction cups, one affixed to the underside of each corner of the rug. "AquaRug" and "As Seen On TV" are printed on the front of the cardboard packaging. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower rugs and contact tristar for instructions on how to dispose of the rugs and to obtain a free replacement rug.. Affected brand: Tristar Products Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Aqua Rugs with four plastic suction cups. The rugs are intended to provide a slip-resistant surface in the shower or bathtub. The rugs were sold in beige and clear, and in two sizes: 29.5 inches by 17.25 inches for use in the bathtub, and 21.75 inches by 19.75 inches for use in a shower stall. The rugs have a plastic border and only four plastic suction cups, one affixed to the underside of each corner of the rug. "AquaRug" and "As Seen On TV" are printed on the front of the cardboard packaging.

Affected products

AquaRug shower rugs

Recalled brands

Tristar Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower rugs and contact Tristar for instructions on how to dispose of the rugs and to obtain a free replacement rug.

Recall date

January 28, 2016

Categories

Shower Items

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16084?

CPSC recall #16084 covers Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 28, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Aqua Rugs with four plastic suction cups. The rugs are intended to provide a slip-resistant surface in the shower or bathtub. The rugs were sold in beige and clear, and in two sizes: 29.5 inches by 17.25 inches for use in the bathtub, and 21.75 inches by 19.75 inches for use in a shower stall. The rugs have a plastic border and only four plastic suction cups, one affixed to the underside of each corner of the rug. "AquaRug" and "As Seen On TV" are printed on the front of the cardboard packaging.

What is the remedy for recall #16084?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16084 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower rugs and contact tristar for instructions on how to dispose of the rugs and to obtain a free replacement rug.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Tristar-Products-Recalls-AquaRug-Shower-Rugs. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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