| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| May 9, 2007 Alert #07-545 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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.
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) 219-2197 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.florcatalog.com
