Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-10-19). Hazards: fire, burn, microbial. About 37,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07503 |
| Published | 2006-10-19 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Mattresses & Covers |
| Products | Protective Mattress Covers (PMC) |
| Firms | Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Portugal |
| Units (US) | 37,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, microbial |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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