Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Tropical Bedding

Mattress Sets (Mattresses and Mattresses with Foundations)

Date of Recall

2010-04-21

CPSC Release Number

10-200

Manufactured In

Puerto Rico

Company Phone Number

(787) 586-1139

Units

About 15,000

Manufacturer

Tropical Bedding Mfg., of Caguas, Puerto Rico

Sold By

City Mattress and furniture stores in Puerto Rico from July 2007 through September 2009 for between $30 and $135.

Problem/Hazard

The mattress sets fail to meet mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves crib and bunkie mattresses and mattress sets (mattresses and mattresses with foundations) in sizes twin, full, queen and king. The crib and bunkie mattresses do not have any labels. The other mattresses have "Classics," "Classics II," "Imagine," "Sweet Mysteries," "Treasures," or "Comfort Dream" printed on a label located at the top of the foot of the mattress. The "Classics" model manufactured between August 2008 and April 2009 is not included in this recall. This model has a federal label attached that includes the date of manufacture and "Classics" (see below).

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the mattresses immediately and return them to Tropical Bedding Mfg. for a refund.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Carmen Martinez at (787) 586-1139 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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