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Purchase Carpet
With Caution
By Miss Kay Webb
Prom the office of Consumer Affairs, we hear that JBargain Carpets may be a fire hazard.” According to V.P.I. Extension Specialist, Mildred Payne, shoppers should be cautious in buying rugs and carpets advertised as clearance sales. The dollar saved may not compensate for buying a carpet that fails to meet Commerce Department’s flammability standards. On April 15, 1971, it became illegal to manufacture carpets larger than 24 squad feet (or hall and stair carpets longer than 6 ft.) that are not flame resistant. Manufacturers’ compliance with the standard does not guarantee carpets will not burn; the standard is intended only to eliminate carpets that can be ignited by small flames such as matches, cigarettes or fire place sparks. After December 8, rugs less than 24 sq. ft. (and runners less than 6 ft.) must have a label stating that they do not pass Federal tests for flammability and, therefore, may be hazardous. Because of small size and general nature of use, these rugs were exempt from specific flame resistant standard. Until all old inventories are off the market, consumers may not know what kind of-carpet they are getting unless they ask. Just asking may not be enough; a written certidication by the manufactures that the carpet complies with the flammability standard is better. Be an informed consumer when making purchases for you and your home. For further information call the Extension Office 675-3619.
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