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

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

  • Image of recalled shag rug
  • Image of recalled shag rug
Name of Product:
Shag Leather Rugs
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:
Dispose
No Remedy Available
Recall Date:
October 25, 2005
Units:

About 1,800

Consumer Contact

CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Phone

Recall Details

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-size rugs 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."

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size.
Manufacturer(s):
Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Importer(s):

Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Manufactured In:
India
Recall number:
06-016

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