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Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Tropical Bedding

  • Recalled Classics Mattress Label
  • Recalled Classics II Mattress Label
  • Recalled Treasures Mattress Label
  • Recalled Imagine Mattress Label
  • Recalled Sweet Mysteries Mattress Label
  • Recalled Comfort Dream Mattress Label
  • Federal label with model "Classic" and manufacture date between Aug 2008 and Apr 2009 are not included in this recall
Name of Product:
Mattress Sets (Mattresses and Mattresses with Foundations)
Hazard:

The mattress sets fail to meet mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
April 21, 2010
Units:

About 15,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Carmen Martinez at (787) 586-1139 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves crib and bunkie mattresses and mattress sets (mattresses and mattresses with foundations) in sizes twin, full, queen and king. The crib and bunkie mattresses do not have any labels. The other mattresses have “Classics,” “Classics II,” “Imagine,” “Sweet Mysteries,” “Treasures,” or “Comfort Dream” printed on a label located at the top of the foot of the mattress. The “Classics” model manufactured between August 2008 and April 2009 is not included in this recall. This model has a federal label attached that includes the date of manufacture and “Classics.”

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the mattresses immediately and return them to Tropical Bedding Mfg. for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
City Mattress and furniture stores in Puerto Rico from July 2007 through September 2009 for between $30 and $135.
Manufacturer(s):
Tropical Bedding Mfg., of Caguas, Puerto Rico
Manufactured In:
Puerto Rico
Recall number:
10-200

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