CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs
Recalled October 25, 2005 · CPSC recall 06016 · Hellenic Rug Imports
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.
Units
About 1,800
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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."
What to do
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.
Product
Shag Leather Rugs
Manufacturer(s)
Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Retailers
Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size.
Made in
India
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →