SEATTLE – National laminate wood flooring company Lumber Liquidators, Inc. (NYSE:LL) has reportedly sold flooring tainted with hazardous levels of formaldehyde to consumers across the country, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman. The national consumer-rights law firm is investigating Lumber Liquidators and is seeking information from consumers who purchased composite wood flooring products from the company.

Formaldehyde can cause myeloid leukemia and other cancers at high levels, as well as respiratory issues and eye, nose and throat irritation even at low levels. According to recent news, tested samples of Lumber Liquidators’ flooring contained levels of formaldehyde that was 13 times higher than the legal and safe California emissions standards.

Concerned consumers who purchased “Dream Home” Lumber Liquidators flooring may contact Hagens Berman by emailing [email protected] or by calling 206-623-7292. Additional information about the investigation is available at /cases/lumber-liquidators---formaldehyde-flooring.

“Reports have revealed a disturbing and far-reaching trend – that Lumber Liquidators appears to blatantly disregard levels of toxic chemicals in its flooring all for the sake of profit,” said Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman. “Instead of legally complying with safety and health regulations, Lumber Liquidators has chosen profit before the safety of millions of its customers.”

Lumber Liquidators began in 1993 and now operates 352 retail stores in 46 states and online.

A report from “60 Minutes” recently stated that all laminate flooring carried by Lumber Liquidators bears a label indicating that it is California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2–compliant, but that its flooring manufactured in China that bears this label is in fact not compliant. The report revealed that glue and resin used to bond the pressed wood together can be a significant source of formaldehyde gas.

“The cancer-causing formaldehyde in this laminated flooring won’t just stay on the floor boards,” Berman added. “Testing has shown that this toxic chemical found in high levels in Lumber Liquidators’ flooring releases hazardous gas indoors – gas that is particularly harmful to children.”

Lumber Liquidators has reportedly failed to alert consumers about the allegedly high levels of formaldehyde in its laminate wood flooring.

If you purchased Lumber Liquidators “Dream Home” composite flooring, contact Hagens Berman to find out about your rights by emailing [email protected] or by calling 206-623-7292. Additional information about the firm’s investigation is available at /cases/lumber-liquidators---formaldehyde-flooring.

Affected Lumber Liquidators flooring includes but is not limited to:

• All Lumber Liquidators Engineered Hardwood Flooring
• 8 mm Bristol County Cherry Laminate Flooring
• 8 mm Dream Home Nirvana French Oak Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Antique Bamboo Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home St. James Oceanside Plank Bamboo Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Warm Springs Chestnut Laminate Flooring
• 15 mm Dream Home St. James Sky Lakes Pine Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Ispiri Chimney Tops Smoked Oak Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Imperial Teak Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home St. James Vintner’s Reserve Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Cape Doctor Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home St. James Cumberland Mountain Oak Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Ispiri Americas Mission Olive Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Glacier Peak Poplar Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Golden Teak Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Handscraped Imperial Teak Laminate Flooring (SKU 10029601)
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Handscraped Summer Retreat Teak Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Sandy Hills Hickory Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Tanzanian Wenge Laminate Flooring
• 8 mm Dream Home Nirvana Royal Mahogany Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home St. James Blacksburg Barn Board Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home St. James Brazilian Koa Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home St. James Golden Acacia Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Ispiri Poplar Forest Oak Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home Kensington Manor Fumed African Ironwood Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home St. James African Mahogany Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home St. James Chimney Rock Charcoal Laminate Flooring
• 12 mm Dream Home St. James Nantucket Beech Laminate Flooring

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