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The Standard Mattress Co. · Recalled
CPSC, The Standard Mattress Co. Announce Futon Recall
Some of these futons may fail cigarette ignition resistance tests, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act, because the boric acid flame retardant inside the futons may not have been evenly disbursed. This could result in burn injuries, should one of these futons catch fire.
- Units
- Approximately 47,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $140–$250
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The futons being recalled were sold between May 1998 and October 1998 with model numbers 605, 608, 611, and 613, sold under the brand names of Gold Bond, IKEA, and Verlo. The model number and brand name are located on the permanently sewn-in label. The futons come in varied sizes, most of which are full size. Other sizes include king/chair, queen and twin. All are covered in a cotton/polyester fabric in a natural (off-white) color.
The file
- Sold at
- Furniture and futon stores nationwide sold the futons, from May 1998 through October 1998, for $140 to $250.
- Product type
- Futon Mattresses
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- The Standard Mattress Co., of Hartford, Conn.
Incident log
CPSC and The Standard Mattress Co. are not aware of any fires or injuries involving these futons. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers who purchased one of these futons during this period should immediately call The Standard Mattress Co. to obtain a free replacement futon. Consumers should not return the futons to the stores where they purchased them. Replacements are available only by calling the company.
Consumers may call The Standard Mattress Co. toll-free at (800) 873-8498 anytime.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.