Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs
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.
- Units
- About 1,800
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $50–$600
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size.
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 25 2005; last revised APR 05 2024.
