CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs

Certain rugs distributed from January 2003 through February 2004 fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. If the rugs ignite, …

Recall #: 05556
Affected scope: About 1,600 rugs

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Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.y. recalled The recalled "Mazarakis" rugs are white only. Two models/sizes are recalled: "Mazarakis F….

CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs was recalled by Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.y. in March 22, 2005. Reason: Certain rugs distributed from January 2003 through February 2004 fail to meet the federal mandatory standard …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to…. Verify recall #05556 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Certain rugs distributed from January 2003 through February 2004 fail to meet the federal mandatory standard ….

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agency class: March 22, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05556 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

The recalled "Mazarakis" rugs are white only. Two models/sizes are recalled: "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" measuring 5 feet by 7 feet, pile and backing 100 percent New Zealand wool and "Mazarakis Floco" measuring 5 feet, 6 inches by 8 feet, 6 inches, 100 percent New Zealand wool pile and 100 percent Polypropylene backing.

Reason for recall

Certain rugs distributed from January 2003 through February 2004 fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. If the rugs ignite, they may not self-extinguish, presenting a risk of burn injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05556
Date reported	March 22, 2005
Date initiated	March 22, 2005
Recalling firm	Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.y.
Affected scope	About 1,600 rugs
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement.

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 22, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05556.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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