Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Tropical Bedding
CPSC recall 10200 · announced April 21, 2010 · Tropical Bedding Mfg · 15,000 units affected
The product
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" (see pictures).
The hazard
The mattress sets fail to meet mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the mattresses immediately and return them to Tropical Bedding Mfg. for a refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: City Mattress and furniture stores in Puerto Rico from July 2007 through September 2009 for between $30 and $135.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Carmen Martinez at (787) 586-1139 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.