Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by Foamorder.com
CPSC recall 09756 · announced July 23, 2009 · Foamorder.com · 140 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Natural Sense foam blocks with cotton covers intended to be used as a mattress. The foam block was sold in the following sizes: Twin (38"x75") Twin Long (38"x80") Full (53"x75") Full Long (53"x80") Queen (60"x80") Cal. King (72"x84") E. King (76"x80") Foam mattresses that have a cover with a gold ribbon pattern and a label stating "This mattress meets the requirements of 16 CFR Part 1633 (federal flammability (open flame) standard for mattress sets) when used without a foundation or with foundations" are not included in this recall.
The hazard
The foam blocks with cotton covers (intended to be used as mattresses) fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately contact Foamorder.com to determine if their mattress is included in the recall, and if it is, to receive a free additional cover to be placed over their mattress.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Online at www.foamorder.com from July 2007 through May 2009 for between $225 and $1,420.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Foamorder.com at 800-256-6162 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.foamorder.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.