CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/42239r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 19, 2014

Mohawk Recalls Rugs Due To Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Home Depot

This recall involves large and small Altitude shag area rugs. Large rugs came in sizes 59 inches x 84 inches with SKU number 1000012476 or 1000037219, 72 inches x 120 inches with SKU number 1000012477 and 84 inches x 120 inches with SKU number 1000037220. Small rugs came in sizes 24 inches x 36 inches with SKU number 1000037217 and 24 inches x 48 inches with SKU number 1000037218. The rugs are made of polyester and were available in the color gold. "Altitude Gold", the size and the SKU number are on a label on the underside of the product.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should contact Mohawk to receive a refund for the large rugs and a warning label to be affixed to the underside of the small rugs.

Contact Information

Mohawk toll-free at (877) 737-8343 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.mohawkflooring.com and click on "Safety Recall" in the "Customer Care" section at the bottom of the page.

Recall Details

Sold At
The Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from August 2013 through September 2014 for between $20 and $247.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
15031

Product Information

Product Name
Altitude Gold shag rugs
Product Type
Area Rugs or Carpets
Number of Units
About 101,000 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and about 2,800 in Canada
Imported By
Mohawk Industries Inc., of Calhoun, Ga.
Manufactured In
India

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 737-8343
Website www.mohawkflooring.com
Full Contact Information

Mohawk toll-free at (877) 737-8343 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.mohawkflooring.com and click on "Safety Recall" in the "Customer Care" section at the bottom of the page.