CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag
CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs
Why was CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag recalled?
The large rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act, and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries. The smaller size rugs are missing labels identifying them as flammable.
What should I do if I have this product?
Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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
- Shag Leather Rugs
- Company
- Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 1,800
- Sold at
- Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size.
- Recall date
- October 25, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes only beige and champagne leather shag rugs with Hellenic's name on the label. Large sizes include 5 feet by 8 feet and 8 feet by 11 feet and small sizes include 3 feet 5 inches by 5 feet 5 inches, 2 feet by 3 feet and 2 feet by 8 feet. A label on the rugs reads, "Hellenic Rug Imports, Inc."