CPSC2005-10-25
CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs
Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.
Sold at
Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size.
Affected count
About 1,800
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
India
Products
Shag Leather Rugs
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Hellenic-Rug-Imports-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Shag-Leather-RugsDon't want to check this manually?
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