Shaw Industries Recalls Aristocrat II Carpet Due to Fire Hazard
Shaw Industries is recalling Aristocrat II carpet sold at Lowe's because it fails federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where the product fails to meet federal flammability standards, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Shaw Industries Inc. is recalling Aristocrat II brand wall-to-wall carpet with style number 7L514. The carpet was sold in one color, "Pale Clay," and features a date stamp on the back reading "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 recall involves about 16,300 yards of carpet that fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The product was sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide between June 2013 and September 2013 for about $1 a square foot. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Consumers should immediately contact Shaw Industries to determine if their carpet is included in the recall and for instructions on returning the product for a refund or replacement. Shaw Industries can be reached at (800) 441-7429 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by visiting www.shawfloors.com and clicking on "Product Recall."
The recalled product
- Product
- Aristocrat II Carpet
- Manufacturer
- Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Carpet
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 16,300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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