CPSC Recall in 2014: Mohawk Recalls Rugs Due To Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Home Depot

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2014.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-031

Date: November 19, 2014

Product Name: Altitude Gold shag rugs

Recall Description:

The rugs fail to meet federal standards or lack the required labeling.

Hazard Description:

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."

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Repair

Units: About 101,000 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and about 2,800 in Canada

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

The Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from August 2013 through September 2014 for between $20 and $247.

Manufactured In:

India