Sea Arcadia Shower Curtain recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 27, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shower Enclosures America, Inc. recalls Sea Arcadia Shower Curtain

Recall number

16E067000

Brand / firm

Sea

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 9,610 units

Why it was recalled

A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Shower Enclosures America, Inc. (SEA) is recalling certain Arcadia shower curtains manufactured February 1, 2012, to July 15, 2016. These shower curtains may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these curtains fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

What to do

SEA has notified the recreational vehicle companies that purchased and installed the shower curtains, and their dealers will replace the shower curtains with shower curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact SEA customer service at 1-800-536-7324 extension 3032.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.