Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-053 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 12, 2013
- Brand
- Shaw
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Aristocrat II Carpet
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace, Refund
- Units
- About 16,300 yards
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 7, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Aristocrat II Carpet · About 16,300 yards units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Lowe's stores nationwide between June 2013 and September 2013 for about $1 a square foot.; Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga..
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.
Recall history and context
Shaw appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Shaw recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Aristocrat II Carpet (About 16,300 yards units). The recall involves Aristocrat II brand wall-to-wall carpet with style number 7L514.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
More recalls from Shaw
- CPSC, Shaw Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Carpet Sold at Menards Stores
March 9, 2005 · Shaw · Other consumer productsThe recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured by Shaw Industries exclusively for sale by Menard Inc. in its Menards stores. The recalled carpet was sold under the…
- CPSC, Shaw Industries Announce Recall of Flammable Carpet
May 6, 2004 · Shaw · Other consumer productsThe recalled wall-to-wall carpet was manufactured in two different styles called "Moon Shadow" and "Chic to Chic," both of which are 100% nylon fluffy shag. These two…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 7, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.