FLOR Recalls Carpet Tiles

Washington, DC, May 14, 2007--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 decor boutiques, and in the firm’ss 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.