The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05556·Announced 2005-03-22

Hellenic Rug Imports Recalls Flammable White Flokati Rugs

Hellenic Rug Imports is recalling about 1,600 white flokati rugs that fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (flammability) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling approximately 1,600 white flokati rugs, specifically the "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" models. The recalled rugs were sold through web and catalog retailers nationwide between January 2003 and February 2004 for between $179 and $299. The "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" measures 5 feet by 7 feet and is made of 100 percent New Zealand wool pile and backing, while the "Mazarakis Floco" measures 5 feet, 6 inches by 8 feet, 6 inches, with 100 percent New Zealand wool pile and 100 percent Polypropylene backing.

The recall was issued because the rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. If the rugs ignite, they may not self-extinguish, which presents a risk of burn injuries. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement. Consumers can call Hellenic Rug Imports at (888) 356-5284, Ext. 115, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.flokati.com.

The recalled product

Product
Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs
Manufacturer
Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Rugs
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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