CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs
CPSC recall 05556. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 05556 has the recall date 22 Mar 2005. The notice names the firm Hellenic Rug Imports. The recall has about 1,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Carpets/Rugs.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,600 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Hellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs, About 1,600 rugs, Carpets/Rugs |
| Sold at | Web and catalog retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through February 2004, for between $179 and $299. |
| Manufacturer | Hellenic Rug Imports |
| Made in | Greece |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,600Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Carpets/Rugs
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Hellenic Rug Imports
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2005 | CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05556The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05556. https://recallregister.com/product/3082-cpsc-hellenic-rug-imports-announce-recall-of-flammable-rugs/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05556 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Web and catalog retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through February 2004, for between $179 and $299.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05556?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,600 rugs
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Greece