The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06559·Announced 2006-06-19

Phil Vassil Recalls Wool Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard

Phil Vassil Rugs is recalling specific wool Flokati rugs because they fail federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing a burn risk.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.Y., is recalling Wool Flokati Rugs with model numbers 1500 (white) and 2000 (black). The recalled units are 5 feet by 7 feet, made of 100 percent wool, and bear an adhesive label indicating they were made in Greece. The rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act, which means they could ignite and present a risk of burn injuries.

Approximately 55 units were manufactured, with about 18 sold to consumers. The rugs were sold online through the Phil Vassil Rugs Online Store at www.flokatirug.net from February 2006 through May 2006 for about $100 each. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Owners of the recalled rugs should stop using them immediately. To obtain a free replacement rug, consumers should contact Phil Vassil Rugs toll-free at (800) 844-5345 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.flokatirug.net.

The recalled product

Product
Wool Flokati Rugs
Manufacturer
Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Rugs
Hazard
Affected units
55

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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