Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard
Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard
Why was Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard recalled?
These rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners of the rug should stop using these rugs, and contact Phil Vassil Rugs. The company will provide the owners with a free replacement rug. Contact: Call Phil Vassil Rugs toll-free at (800) 844-5345 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.flokatirug.net
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
- Wool Flokati Rugs
- Company
- Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.Y.
- Quantity
- 55 (About 18 were sold to consumers)
- Sold at
- Phil Vassil Rugs Online Store at www.flokatirug.net from February 2006 through May 2006 for about $100.
- Recall date
- June 19, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall includes Phil Vassil rugs with model numbers 1500 (white) and 2000 (black), which is written on the underside of the rugs. The units are 5 feet by 7 feet, and are made of 100 percent wool. The rugs bear an adhesive label that reads, in part, ".FLOKATI RUG.HAND MADE PURE WOOL.MADE IN GREECE.SIZE APPROX. 5 X 7 FT.QUALITY 1500GR/CM."