CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs

Recalled March 22, 2005 · CPSC recall 05556 · Hellenic Rug Imports

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.

Units

About 1,600 rugs

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs

Manufacturer(s)

Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Retailers

Web and catalog retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through February 2004, for between $179 and $299.

Made in

Greece

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →