CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-03-22 · 05556
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05556
Date
2005-03-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Web and catalog retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through February 2004, for between $179 and $299.
Country of manufacture
Greece
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.