Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
Source: CPSC Recall #14053
Recall Date
2013-12-12
Manufacturer
Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.
Units Affected
About 16,300 yards
Products Involved
Aristocrat II Carpet
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.
Reported 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
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28