Safety regulator, Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announce Recall of Mattress Pads
Recall 05021 · Oct 20, 2004 · Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd.
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05021
- Date
- Oct 20, 2004
- Company
- Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd.
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Product
- Mattress Pad
- Product type
- Mattresses & Covers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled mattress pads are natural colored, made of 100 percent cotton Chenille, and were sold in twin, full, queen, king and California king. The Web and catalog retailers and the mattress pads' model numbers, listed below, are identified on the packaging: Web Retailer Style Numbers The Vermont Country Store 242637, 42638, 42639, 42640 Garnet Hill Inc 066-TW, 066-DB, 066-QN, 066-KG, 066-CK GAIAM Inc 03-0144T, 03-0144F, 03-0144Q, 03-0144K, S5224 The Company Store MA0501T, MA0501F, MA0501Q, MA0501K
What can happen
These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
The fix
Consumer should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. or the retailer, for information on how to obtain a refund, plus cost of shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Web and catalog retailers (listed above) nationwide from December 2003 through March 2004 for between $50 and $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mattress pad?
Consumer should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. or the retailer, for information on how to obtain a refund, plus cost of shipping.
What is the hazard?
These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.