CPSCGeneral Alert
Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard
Published: June 19, 2006Recall ID: 06559Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Wool Flokati Rugs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Phil-Vassil-Rugs-Recalls-Flokati-Rugs-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ff8972fb89a541578352b3a7c2d5546d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rug |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Wool Flokati Rugs |
| Products › Type | Carpets/Rugs |
| Products › Category I D | 1875 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 55 (About 18 were sold to consumers) |
| Recall I D | 3428 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Phil Vassil Rugs Online Store at www.flokatirug.net from February 2006 through May 2006 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-19T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 06559 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.Y. |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Greece |