CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
Published: March 22, 2005Recall ID: 05556Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Hellenic-Rug-Imports-Announce-Recall-of-Flammable-Rugs |
| Title | CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/97283ec2e0354b4c81ce056bee070d52.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rug |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs |
| Products › Type | Carpets/Rugs |
| Products › Category I D | 1875 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,600 rugs |
| Recall I D | 3082 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Web and catalog retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through February 2004, for between $179 and $299. |
| Recall Date | 2005-03-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 05556 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Greece |