FLOR Inc. Recalls Carpet Tiles Due to Puncture Hazard
Recall 07545 · May 9, 2007 · FLOR Inc.
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07545
- Date
- May 9, 2007
- Company
- FLOR Inc.
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- Heartfelt Carpet Tiles
- Product type
- Carpets/Rugs
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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 can happen
Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heartfelt carpet tiles?
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.
What is the hazard?
Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.