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CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs

Recall 06-016 · October 25, 2005 · Hellenic Rug Imports

What to doFirm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-016 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 25, 2005
Brand
Hellenic Rug Imports
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Shag Leather Rugs
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 1,800
Made in
India
Last updated by CPSC
April 5, 2024

What was recalled

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."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Shag Leather Rugs · About 1,800 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Internet and catalog retailers nationwide from September 2002 through October 2005 for between $50 and $600, depending on the size.; Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y..

Consumer contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

Recall history and context

Hellenic Rug Imports appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Shag Leather Rugs (About 1,800 units). The recall includes only beige and champagne leather shag rugs with Hellenic's name on the label.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.

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