Safety regulator, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs
Recall 06016 · Oct 25, 2005 · Hellenic Rug Imports Inc.
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06016
- Date
- Oct 25, 2005
- Company
- Hellenic Rug Imports Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Shag Leather Rugs
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shag leather rugs?
Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.
What is the 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.
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.