CPSC, Select Comfort Announce Recall of Adjustable Beds
CPSC recall 03547 · announced July 9, 2003 · Select Comfort · 90,000 units affected
The product
This program includes all Sleep Number® Beds by Select Comfort sold from November 2002 through March 15, 2003 that were shipped through or to cold weather locations.
The hazard
When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and presenting a shock or electrocution hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Select Comfort is contacting all registered owners and will provide a replacement air pump at no charge to consumers whose cords exhibit damage to the wire insulation. Consumers should unplug the pump from the electrical outlet before inspecting the power cord. The bed can continue to be used even if the pump has to be replaced, but the pump should remain unplugged, if the wire insulation shows any sign of cracking.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Select Comfort has received two reports of cords cracking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: Directly through Select Comfort as well as certain specialty mattress retailers and QVC nationwide, from November 2002 through March 15, 2003, for between $500 and $3,300 per bed set.
Consumer contact: Call Select Comfort at (800) 326-3541 between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Questions can also be emailed to Select Comfort at questions@selectcomfort.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.