Mattress Pads
CPSC Recall #05-021 — October 19, 2004
Product
Mattress Pads
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 mattress pads. 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.Name of product: Mattress Pad Units: About 2,900 Manufacturer: Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y.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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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 RetailerStyle NumbersThe Vermont Country Store242637, 42638, 42639, 42640Garnet Hill Inc066-TW, 066-DB, 066-QN, 066-KG, 066-CKGAIAM Inc03-0144T, 03-0144F, 03-0144Q, 03-0144K, S5224The Company StoreMA0501T, MA0501F, MA0501Q, MA0501KSold at: Web and catalog retailers (listed above) nationwide from December 2003 through March 2004 for between $50 and $100. Manufactured in: IndiaRemedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. at (888) 779-0711 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 2,900
Sold At
Web and catalog retailers nationwide from December 2003 through March 2004 for between $50 and $100.
Manufacturer
Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
India