Phil Vassil Rugs · Recalled
Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard
These rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
- Units
- 55 (About 18 were sold to consumers)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall includes Phil Vassil rugs with model numbers 1500 (white) and 2000 (black), which is written on the underside of the rugs. The units are 5 feet by 7 feet, and are made of 100 percent wool. The rugs bear an adhesive label that reads, in part, ".FLOKATI RUG.HAND MADE PURE WOOL.MADE IN GREECE.SIZE APPROX. 5 X 7 FT.QUALITY 1500GR/CM."
The file
- Sold at
- Phil Vassil Rugs Online Store at www.flokatirug.net from February 2006 through May 2006 for about $100.
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Made in
- Greece
- Recalled by
- Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Owners of the rug should stop using these rugs, and contact Phil Vassil Rugs. The company will provide the owners with a free replacement rug.
Call Phil Vassil Rugs toll-free at (800) 844-5345 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.flokatirug.net
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 JUN 19 2006; last revised AUG 12 2024.