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

Date: October 25, 2005
Company: Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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."

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report