The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Cotton Cloud Futon (CCF), a futon manufacturer headquartered in Portland, Ore., has agreed to pay a $10,000 civil penalty and take a number of steps to settle allegations that it violated CPSC standards for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads. However, in agreeing to settle this matter, the company did not concede, nor did CPSC determine, that CCF violated the law.
CPSC accepted a Consent Order Agreement negotiated with CCF after CPSC staff discovered that the company failed to comply with CPSC flammability requirements and did not conduct proper flammability tests or maintain required records.
CPSC also alleged that CCF continued to sell flammable futons after it was informed of the violations.
CCF has represented to CPSC that it has taken steps to ensure compliance with the Mattress Flammability Standard. The company will not manufacture, distribute and sell futons and other mattresses that fail to meet CPSC flammability standards. CCF also agreed to prepare and maintain written records of flammability test results and manufacturing specifications.
Neither CPSC nor CCF is aware of any complaints, injuries, or deaths involving CCF's mattress products.
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