Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by Foamorder.com

Recalled July 23, 2009 · CPSC recall 09756 · Violation

Hazard

The foam blocks with cotton covers (intended to be used as mattresses) fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Foamorder.com to determine if their mattress is included in the recall, and if it is, to receive a free additional cover to be placed over their mattress.

Units

About 140

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the Natural Sense foam blocks with cotton covers intended to be used as a mattress. The foam block was sold in the following sizes: Twin (38"x75") Twin Long (38"x80") Full (53"x75") Full Long (53"x80") Queen (60"x80") Cal. King (72"x84") E. King (76"x80") Foam mattresses that have a cover with a gold ribbon pattern and a label stating "This mattress meets the requirements of 16 CFR Part 1633 (federal flammability (open flame) standard for mattress sets) when used without a foundation or with foundations" are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Foamorder.com to determine if their mattress is included in the recall, and if it is, to receive a free additional cover to be placed over their mattress.

Contact

For additional information, contact Foamorder.com at 800-256-6162 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.foamorder.com

Product

Natural Sense Foam Blocks with Cotton Cover (Mattresses)

Manufacturer(s)

Foamorder.com, of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

Online at www.foamorder.com from July 2007 through May 2009 for between $225 and $1,420.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →