CPSC recall · Reported April 3, 2000
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 …
The Standard Mattress Co., of Hartford, Conn. recalled The futons being recalled were sold between May 1998 and October 1998 with model numbers ….
CPSC, The Standard Mattress Co. Announce Futon Recall was recalled by The Standard Mattress Co., of Hartford, Conn. in April 3, 2000. Reason: Some of these futons may fail cigarette ignition resistance tests, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabr…. Remedy: Consumers who purchased one of these futons during this period should immediately call Th…. Verify recall #00088 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Standard Mattress Co., of Hartford, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-Some of these futons may fail cigarette ignition resistance tests, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabr….
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- April 3, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00088 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for 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.
Remedy, what 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00088 |
| Date reported | April 3, 2000 |
| Date initiated | April 3, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | The Standard Mattress Co., of Hartford, Conn. |
| Affected scope | Approximately 47,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers who purchased one of these futons during this period should immediately call The Standard Mattress Co. to obtain a free…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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