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

Active Recall Announced December 12, 2013 CPSC #14053

Quick answer

Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores is CPSC recall #14053, announced on December 12, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Shaw Industries Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Aristocrat II Carpet

Recalled brands

Shaw Industries Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

December 12, 2013

Categories

Area Rugs or Carpets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14053?

CPSC recall #14053 covers Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 12, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #14053?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14053 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Shaw-Industries-Recalls-Carpet. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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