May 9, 2007

FLOR’ Inc. Recalls Carpet Tiles 

Name of Product: Heartfelt Carpet Tiles

Units: About 24,000 tiles

Manufacturer: InterfaceFLOR LLC, LaGrange, Ga.

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

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) 219-2197 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.florcatalog.com