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CPSC Investigating Lumber Liquidators for Formaldehyde in Laminate Flooring

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is now “actively” investigating laminate flooring products from Lumber Liquidators, according to a statement from CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye (here). The commission will test samples of the company’s flooring products for formaldehyde content, and is…

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“coordinating closely” with other federal agencies in the investigation, said Kaye. Lumber Liquidators is also under investigation from the Justice Department for Lacey Act violations (see 1502250067), and defending against several class action lawsuits related to formaldehyde content in its laminate flooring (see 13120432 and 14012223). The company was the subject of an investigative report that aired March 1 on "60 Minutes" (here).