FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2010
Release # 10-109 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 819-0725
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Mattress World
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Mattress Sets
Units: About 750
Manufacturer: Mattress World, of Dallas, Texas
Hazard: The mattress sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Mattress World renovated twin, full, queen and king mattress sets sold in blue floral, white floral and taupe floral. Only those with the following information on tags attached to the mattress and foundation (box spring) are included in this recall.
Information on Mattress and Box Spring Tags
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| Manufacturer |
Mattress World |
| Date of Manufacture |
May 29, 2009 through September 4, 2009 |
| Prototype ID |
MWQ or MWFOBXQ |
Sold at: Various furniture stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas from May 2009 through September 2009 for between $35 and $105.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Mattress World to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattress World at (877) 819-0725 between 9 a.m and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email the firm at mattressworld@live.com
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
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