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Heartfelt Carpet Tiles

CPSC Recall #07-545 — May 8, 2007

Recall #07-545 Date: May 8, 2007 Remedy: Refund

Product

Heartfelt Carpet Tiles

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), InterfaceFLOR LLC, LaGrange, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 Heartfelt Carpet Tiles. Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Heartfelt Carpet TilesUnits: About 24,000 tilesManufacturer: InterfaceFLOR LLC, LaGrange, Ga.Hazard: Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.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.Sold on: 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.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 on-line or through their catalog.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.

Hazard

Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.

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.

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 on-line or through their catalog.

Units Affected

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.

Manufacturer

InterfaceFLOR LLC, LaGrange, Ga.

Manufactured In

United States

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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