Mattress Sets
CPSC Recall #10-109 — January 12, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-109 |
| Recall Date | January 12, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 750 |
| Manufacturer | Mattress World, of Dallas, Texas |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Various furniture stores in Arkansas |
| Louisiana |
| Oklahoma and Texas from May 2009 through September 2009 for between $35 and $105. |
Product
Mattress Sets
Description
This recall involves Mattress World renovated twin, full, queen and king mattress sets sold in blue floral, white floral and taupe floral. Only those with the following information on tags attached to the mattress and foundation (box spring) are included in this recall.Information on Mattress and Box Spring TagsManufacturerMattress WorldDate of ManufactureMay 29, 2009 through September 4, 2009Prototype IDMWQ or MWFOBXQ
Hazard
The mattress sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately contact Mattress World to receive a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.