Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)
CPSC Recall #07-503 — October 18, 2006
Product
Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 37,000 Protective Mattress Covers (PMC). The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes. Name of Product: Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)Units: About 37,000Importer: Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled PMCs are natural-colored terry cloth made of 100 percent cotton, and come in twin, full, queen, and king sizes to cover top pads made by Dux.Sold at: PMCs were available solely through Dux-owned stores and licensed outlets from January 1999 through April 2006. The PMC was provided at no additional cost to each customer who purchased a Dux mattress pad and mattress set.Manufactured in: PortugalRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PMCs and discard them. Dux Interiors is directly contacting consumers who received PMC covers with their mattress purchases.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Dux Interiors Inc. at (212) 752-3897 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dux.com.
Hazard
The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
Incidents / Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PMCs and discard them. Dux Interiors is directly contacting consumers who received PMC covers with their mattress purchases.
Units Affected
About 37,000
Sold At
PMCs were available solely through Dux-owned stores and licensed outlets from January 1999 through April 2006. The PMC was provided at no additional cost to each customer who purchased a Dux mattress pad and mattress set.
Importer
Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
Portugal