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Product recall · CPSCDecember 12, 2013Serious
Shaw Industries Carpet
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 16,300 yards
- Recall date
- December 12, 2013
- Brand
- Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
7L514
Lowe's stores nationwide between June 2013 and September 2013 for about $1 a square foot.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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