Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by Foamorder.com
Recall 09756 · Jul 23, 2009 · Foamorder.com
140
units affected
140
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09756
- Date
- Jul 23, 2009
- Company
- Foamorder.com
- Units affected
- 140
- Product
- Natural Sense Foam Blocks with Cotton Cover (Mattresses)
- Product type
- Mattresses & Covers
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Online at www.foamorder.com from July 2007 through May 2009 for between $225 and $1,420.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled natural sense foam blocks with cotton cover (mattresses)?
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.
What is 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.
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.