Name of Product: Shag Leather Rugs
Units: About 1,800
Manufacturer/Importer: Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
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.
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-size rugs 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."
Sold Through: Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September
2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the
size.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hellenic Rug
Imports at (888)356-5284 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
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06016.html
Units: About 1,800
Manufacturer/Importer: Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
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.
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-size rugs 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."
Sold Through: Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September
2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the
size.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hellenic Rug
Imports at (888)356-5284 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
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06016.html
