CPSCGeneral Alert
FLOR Inc. Recalls Carpet Tiles Due to Puncture Hazard
Published: May 9, 2007Recall ID: 07545Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Heartfelt Carpet Tiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/FLOR-Inc-Recalls-Carpet-Tiles-Due-to-Puncture-Hazard |
| Title | FLOR Inc. Recalls Carpet Tiles Due to Puncture Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/243dcecd08744104aa5d54eba59edb3f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Heartfelt Carpet Tiles |
| Hazards › Name | Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Heartfelt Carpet Tiles |
| Products › Type | Carpets/Rugs |
| Products › Category I D | 1875 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 tiles |
| Recall I D | 3818 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2007-05-09T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 07545 |
| Manufacturers › Name | InterfaceFLOR LLC, LaGrange, Ga. |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |