Safety regulator, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
Recall 05556 · Mar 22, 2005 · Hellenic Rug Imports
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05556
- Date
- Mar 22, 2005
- Company
- Hellenic Rug Imports
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Web and catalog retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through February 2004, for between $179 and $299.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hellenic rug imports' "mazarakis flokati 3a" and "mazarakis floco" white flokati rugs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.