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Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard

Recall 06-559 · June 19, 2006 · Phil Vassil Rugs

What to doOwners of the rug should stop using these rugs, and contact Phil Vassil Rugs. The company will provide the owners with a free replacement rug.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-559 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 19, 2006
Brand
Phil Vassil Rugs
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Wool Flokati Rugs
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
55 (About 18 were sold to consumers)
Made in
Greece
Last updated by CPSC
August 12, 2024

What was recalled

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."

Is my product affected?

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

  • Wool Flokati Rugs · 55 (About 18 were sold to consumers) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Phil Vassil Rugs Online Store at www.flokatirug.net from February 2006 through May 2006 for about $100.; Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Call Phil Vassil Rugs toll-free at (800) 844-5345 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.flokatirug.net

Recall history and context

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?

Wool Flokati Rugs (55 (About 18 were sold to consumers) units). This recall includes Phil Vassil rugs with model numbers 1500 (white) and 2000 (black), which is written on the underside of the rugs.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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