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Shag Leather Rugs — recall 06016

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2005-10-25

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
06016
Date of alert
2005-10-25
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recall includes only beige and champagne leather shag rugs with Hellenic's name on the label. Large sizes include 5 feet by 8 feet and 8 feet by 11 feet and small sizes include 3 feet 5 inches by 5 feet 5 inches, 2 feet by 3 feet and 2 feet by 8 feet. A label on the rugs reads, "Hellenic Rug Imports, Inc." Hazards: The large rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act, and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries. The smaller size rugs are missing labels identifying them as flammable.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Hellenic-Rug-Imports-Inc-Announce-Recall-

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