CPSC2005-03-22
CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement.
Sold at
Web and catalog retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through February 2004, for between $179 and $299.
Affected count
About 1,600 rugs
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Greece
Products
Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Hellenic-Rug-Imports-Announce-Recall-of-Flammable-RugsDon't want to check this manually?
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