CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable
CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
Why was CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable recalled?
Certain rugs distributed from January 2003 through February 2004 fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. If the rugs ignite, they may not self-extinguish, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement. Contact: Call Hellenic Rug Imports at (888) 356-5284, Ext. 115 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.flokati.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs
- Company
- Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 1,600 rugs
- Sold at
- Web and catalog retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through February 2004, for between $179 and $299.
- Recall date
- March 22, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled "Mazarakis" rugs are white only. Two models/sizes are recalled: "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" measuring 5 feet by 7 feet, pile and backing 100 percent New Zealand wool and "Mazarakis Floco" measuring 5 feet, 6 inches by 8 feet, 6 inches, 100 percent New Zealand wool pile and 100 percent Polypropylene backing.