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Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco"… — recall 05556

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2005-03-22

As described by U.S. CPSC: Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
05556
Date of alert
2005-03-22
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Hellenic Rug Imports, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Hellenic-Rug-Imports-Announce-Recall-of-F

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