CPSC recall · Reported June 19, 2006
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.
Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.y. recalled This recall includes Phil Vassil rugs with model numbers 1500 (white) and 2000 (black), w….
Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard was recalled by Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.y. in June 19, 2006. Reason: These rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act and c…. Remedy: Owners of the rug should stop using these rugs, and contact Phil Vassil Rugs. The company…. Verify recall #06559 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-These rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act and c….
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- agency class
- June 19, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06559 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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."
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06559 |
| Date reported | June 19, 2006 |
| Date initiated | June 19, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | 55 (About 18 were sold to consumers) |
| 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
Owners of the rug should stop using these rugs, and contact Phil Vassil Rugs. The company will provide the owners with a free rep…
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