Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard

Recalled June 19, 2006 · CPSC recall 06559 · Phil Vassil Rugs

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

55 (About 18 were sold to consumers)

Incidents / injuries

No injuries have been reported.

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."

What to do

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

Product

Wool Flokati Rugs

Manufacturer(s)

Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Phil Vassil Rugs Online Store at www.flokatirug.net from February 2006 through May 2006 for about $100.

Made in

Greece

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