The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15031·Announced 2014-11-19

Mohawk Recalls Altitude Gold Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard

Mohawk Industries is recalling Altitude Gold shag rugs sold at The Home Depot because large sizes fail federal flammability standards, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

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 federal flammability standards, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Mohawk Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 101,000 Altitude Gold shag rugs in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and about 2,800 in Canada. The recall involves large rugs in sizes 59x84, 72x120, and 84x120 inches, as well as small rugs in sizes 24x36 and 24x48 inches. These polyester rugs were sold exclusively at The Home Depot stores and online from August 2013 through September 2014 for between $20 and $247.

The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements; while small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard, they must be permanently labeled with a warning that they are flammable and should not be used near sources of ignition. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the affected rugs immediately. They can contact Mohawk toll-free at (877) 737-8343 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.mohawkflooring.com and click on "Safety Recall" in the "Customer Care" section to receive a refund for the large rugs and a warning label for the small rugs.

The recalled product

Product
Altitude Gold shag rugs
Manufacturer
Mohawk Industries Inc., of Calhoun, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Rugs and Carpets
Hazard
Affected units
101,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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