FLOR Inc. Carpet Tiles recall: Puncture Hazard
FLOR Inc. Recalls Carpet Tiles Due to Puncture Hazard
Why was FLOR Inc. Carpet Tiles recalled?
Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Heartfelt Carpet Tiles
- Company
- InterfaceFLOR LLC, LaGrange, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 24,000 tiles
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- May 9, 2007
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.