CPSCDecember 12, 2013

Shaw Industries Carpet recall: Fire Hazard

Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

Why was Shaw Industries Carpet recalled?

The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Aristocrat II Carpet
Company
Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.
Quantity
About 16,300 yards
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide between June 2013 and September 2013 for about $1 a square foot.
Recall date
December 12, 2013
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

Open official CPSC notice Latest recalls