Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
CPSC recall 14053 · announced December 12, 2013 · Shaw Industries · 16,300 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide between June 2013 and September 2013 for about $1 a square foot.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.