FLOR Inc. Recalls Carpet Tiles Due to Puncture Hazard
Recalled May 9, 2007 · CPSC recall 07545 · FLOR
Hazard
Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers will receive a full refund when the tiles are returned, or free replacement tiles of an equal value. The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased the affected tiles online or through their catalog.
Units
About 24,000 tiles
Incidents / injuries
FLOR has received three reports from consumers who have received a puncture, scratch or a small cut from coming into contact with needles in the carpet tiles. None of the injuries required outside medical attention.
Description
The carpet tiles are made from a blend of wool and Kenaf, measure 20 inches by 20 inches and come in colors Corazon (beige), Herz (gray), and Coeur (light gray) The tiles have, "Made in USA" embossed on the bottom of each tile.
What to do
Consumers will receive a full refund when the tiles are returned, or free replacement tiles of an equal value. The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased the affected tiles online or through their catalog.
Contact
For more information, contact FLOR at (866) 281-3567 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.florcatalog.com
Product
Heartfelt Carpet Tiles
Manufacturer(s)
InterfaceFLOR LLC, LaGrange, Ga.
Retailers
FLOR's Web site, home décor boutiques, and in the firm's catalog nationwide from January 2006 through December 2006 for about $12 per tile.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →