Safety regulator, The Standard Mattress Co. Announce Futon Recall
Recall 00088 · Apr 3, 2000 · The Standard Mattress Co.
47,000
units affected
47,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00088
- Date
- Apr 3, 2000
- Company
- The Standard Mattress Co.
- Units affected
- 47,000
- Product
- Futons
- Product type
- Futon Mattresses
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The futons being recalled were sold between May 1998 and October 1998 with model numbers 605, 608, 611, and 613, sold under the brand names of Gold Bond, IKEA, and Verlo. The model number and brand name are located on the permanently sewn-in label. The futons come in varied sizes, most of which are full size. Other sizes include king/chair, queen and twin. All are covered in a cotton/polyester fabric in a natural (off-white) color.
What can happen
Some of these futons may fail cigarette ignition resistance tests, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act, because the boric acid flame retardant inside the futons may not have been evenly disbursed. This could result in burn injuries, should one of these futons catch fire.
The fix
Consumers who purchased one of these futons during this period should immediately call The Standard Mattress Co. to obtain a free replacement futon. Consumers should not return the futons to the stores where they purchased them. Replacements are available only by calling the company.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- are not aware of any fires or injuries involving these futons. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Furniture and futon stores nationwide sold the futons, from May 1998 through October 1998, for $140 to $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled futons?
Consumers who purchased one of these futons during this period should immediately call The Standard Mattress Co. to obtain a free replacement futon. Consumers should not return the futons to the stores where they purchased them. Replacements are available only by calling the company.
What is the hazard?
Some of these futons may fail cigarette ignition resistance tests, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act, because the boric acid flame retardant inside the futons may not have been evenly disbursed. This could result in burn injuries, should one of these futons catch fire.
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.