Reported Jan 28, 2016
Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard
Tristar Products Inc. of Fairfield, N.J.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Tristar Products toll-free at 888-770-7125 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.tristarproductsinc.com and click on "Aqua Rug Recall" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- AquaRug shower rugs
- Amount recalled
- About 1.4 million (in addition 70,000 rugs were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Dollar General and other retail stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com and BuyAquaRug.com, by Tristar through direct response television commercials, and through a live television show on QVC, from July 2012 to September 2015 for between $18 and $28..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The four suction cups on the underside of the rugs can fail to prevent slipping, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Tristar has received 60 reports of consumers falling in the shower or bathtub while on the recalled four suction cup rugs, including 30 reports of injuries such as bruises, cuts, and fractured or broken bones.
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