Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard
Recall 06559 · Jun 19, 2006 · Phil Vassil Rugs
55
units affected
55
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06559
- Date
- Jun 19, 2006
- Company
- Phil Vassil Rugs
- Units affected
- 55
- Product
- Wool Flokati Rugs
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Phil Vassil Rugs Online Store at www.flokatirug.net from February 2006 through May 2006 for about $100.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wool flokati rugs?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.