FLOR Inc. · Recalled
FLOR Inc. Recalls Carpet Tiles Due to Puncture Hazard
Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 24,000 tiles
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $12
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- InterfaceFLOR LLC, LaGrange, Ga.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 09 2007; last revised FEB 19 2015.