Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Ottoman Bed Mattresses by PBteen (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 10727 · announced April 1, 2010 · Pbteen, A Division Of Williams-sonoma · 3,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves mattresses sold as part of PBteen Ottoman Beds with registration number CA-31586(TW). These are multifunctional ottomans that can be used to sit or sleep. The ottoman can be turned into a twin-sized bed. They were sold with a cover in stone, navy, ivory or pink. The ottoman cover has a tag that reads "PBteen" and a label with registration number CA-31586(TW).
The hazard
The Ottoman Bed 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 PBteen to receive a free mattress cover that will bring the mattress into compliance with the flammability standard. Remedy type: New Instructions Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: PBteen catalog and website from August 2008 through November 2009 for about $300.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact PBteen toll-free at (866) 472-3010 from 7 am to midnight ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pbteen.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.