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

Description: 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.

Name of product: Aristocrat II Carpet

Units: About 16,300 yards

Manufacturer: Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.

Hazard: The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Lowe's stores nationwide between June 2013 and September 2013 for about $1 a square foot.

Manufactured in: United States

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 number: 14-053


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