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

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

Recall #: 14053
Affected scope: About 16,300 yards

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga. recalled The recall involves Aristocrat II brand wall-to-wall carpet with style number 7L514. The ….

Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores was recalled by Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga. in December 12, 2013. Reason: 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 incl…. Verify recall #14053 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: December 12, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14053 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14053
Date reported	December 12, 2013
Date initiated	December 12, 2013
Recalling firm	Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.
Affected scope	About 16,300 yards
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately contact Shaw Industries to determine if their carpet is included in the recall and for instructions …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers 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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14053.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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