SAN ANTONIO – Federal regulators' investigation into Lumber Liquidators and some Chinese-made laminate flooring is closed as the company agreed to not resume sales of the product and to continue testing. Customers who have the flooring are also encouraged to request test kits.
The actions come because of allegations last year that some of the laminate flooring imported from China contained high levels of cancer-causing formaldeyde. The Virginia-based company stopped selling the flooring last year.
Late Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Production Safety Commission said Lumber Liquidators tested the air quality in 17,000 households and none had formaldehyde above federal guidelines.
Customers who installed the Chinese-made flooring from February 2012 through May 2015 should not rip it out, the CPSC said. Insteady, they should contact Lumber Liquidators to request a free test kit.
The company can be contacted by calling 800-366-4204 or by visiting http://www.lumberliquidators.com/11/testkit.
If elevated levels of formaldehyde are found, Lumber Liquidators will do more extensive testing and has agreed to provide any required remediation.
For more information: www.cpsc.gov.
Recalls
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Before you do the yard work, you should know Stihl has recalled 8,000 battery powered hedge trimmers.
The recall involves model HSA 65. According to the CPSC, the trimmer can operate faster than expected and continue running after the trigger is released.
Consumers can return it to a Stihl dealer for a free replacement. The recalled tools were sold since June 2010.
For more information: www.stihlusa.com.
Auldey toys is recalling 325,000 remote-controlled flying toys.
The yellow USB charging cord on the Aero Spin and Aero Cruz Sky Rovers can overheat and pose a fire and burn risk.
Walmart is among the retailers that sold the toys from January 2015 through January 2016.
Parents should contact Auldey at 844-303-8936 or through http://www.AuldeyToys.us for a charging cord replacement.
