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March 26, 2015

Feds investigate safety of Chinese flooring sold by Lumber Liquidators

  • A report on “60 Minutes” claims the laminate flooring contains high levels of formaldehyde.

    • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday it is investigating Lumber Liquidators Chinese-made laminate flooring following a national TV broadcast that raised concerns over levels of formaldehyde.

    Chairman Elliot F. Kaye said Wednesday the agency is taking the issue seriously and is working to get answers for consumers, but it’s too early to tell whether any flooring would be recalled.


     
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