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CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsOct 25, 2005
Recalled Shag Leather Rug
Recalled Shag Leather Rug
Recalled Shag Leather Rug
Recalled Shag Leather Rug

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

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.

Remedy

Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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."

Sold on

Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size.

Contact the company

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

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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