CPSC, The Standard Mattress Co. Announce Futon Recall
CPSC, The Standard Mattress Co. Announce Futon Recall
Why was CPSC, The Standard Mattress Co. Announce Futon Recall recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Consumers may call The Standard Mattress Co. toll-free at (800) 873-8498 anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Futons
- Company
- The Standard Mattress Co., of Hartford, Conn.
- Quantity
- Approximately 47,000
- Sold at
- Furniture and futon stores nationwide sold the futons, from May 1998 through October 1998, for $140 to $250.
- Recall date
- April 3, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.