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CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 22, 2005
Recalled Rug
Recalled Rug

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Web and catalog retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through February 2004, for between $179 and $299.

Contact the company

Call Hellenic Rug Imports at (888) 356-5284, Ext. 115 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.flokati.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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