Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
June 19, 2006
Alert #06-559 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Wool Flokati Rugs
Units: 55 (About 18 were sold to consumers)
Manufacturer: Phil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.Y.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.
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-foot by 7-foot, 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…"
Sold by: Phil Vassil Rugs Online Store at www.flokatirug.net from February 2006 through May 2006 for about $100.
Manufactured In: Greece.
Remedy: 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.
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