CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs
Published: October 25, 2005Recall ID: 06016Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Shag Leather Rugs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Hellenic-Rug-Imports-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Shag-Leather-Rugs |
| Title | CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a603eb73d23140618f4effb884fc958d.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Shag Leather Rug |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c77e9f97663a451aa3d433c315939754.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Shag Leather Rug |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Shag Leather Rugs |
| Products › Type | Carpets/Rugs |
| Products › Category I D | 1875 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,800 |
| Recall I D | 3147 |
| Remedies › Name | Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product. |
| Retailers › Name | Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size. |
| Recall Date | 2005-10-25T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 06016 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |