CPSCGeneral Alert
Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's St...
Published: December 12, 2013Recall ID: 14053Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Aristocrat II brand wall-to-wall carpet with style number 7L514. The carpet was sold in one color, "Pale Clay." A date stamp on the back of the carpet reads "USA 760 MEA 52545," the date "06-07-2013," a time range between 00:45 and 3:00 and the words "Pile: 100% Polyester." The stamp is repeated every six feet.
Affected Products
Aristocrat II Carpet
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Shaw-Industries-Recalls-Carpet |
| Title | Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14053.Carpet1LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Shaw Industries Aristocrat II Carpet |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14053.CarpetLabelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Shaw Industries Aristocrat II Carpet Label |
| Hazards › Name | The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Aristocrat II Carpet |
| Products › Type | Area Rugs or Carpets |
| Products › Category I D | 67886 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,300 yards |
| Recall I D | 1574 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact Shaw Industries to determine if their carpet is included in the recall and for instructions on returning the product for refund or replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's stores nationwide between June 2013 and September 2013 for about $1 a square foot. |
| Recall Date | 2013-12-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Aristocrat II brand wall-to-wall carpet with style number 7L514. The carpet was sold in one color, "Pale Clay." A date stamp on the back of the carpet reads "USA 760 MEA 52545," the date "06-07-2013," a time range between 00:45 and 3:00 and the words "Pile: 100% Polyester." The stamp is repeated every six feet. |
| Recall Number | 14053 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Shaw Industries at (800) 441-7429 (800-441-SHAW) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.shawfloors.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |