CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-10-25 · 06016
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06016
Date
2005-10-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shag Leather Rugs
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size.
Country of manufacture
India
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."