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CPSC recall · Reported July 9, 2003

CPSC, Select Comfort Announce Recall of Adjustable Beds

When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or…

Recall #
03547
Affected scope
90,000
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Select Comfort Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. recalled This program includes all Sleep Number® Beds by Select Comfort sold from November 2002 th… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Select Comfort Announce Recall of Adjustable Beds was recalled by Select Comfort Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. in July 9, 2003. Reason: When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insu…. Remedy: Select Comfort is contacting all registered owners and will provide a replacement air pum…. Verify recall #03547 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Select Comfort Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insu….

Moderate
severity level
90K units
affected scope
July 9, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03547 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #03547) was formally reported on July 9, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Select Comfort Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 90,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and pres… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Select Comfort is contacting all registered owners and will provide a replacement air pump at no charge to consumers whose cords exhibit damage to the wire insulation. Consumers should unplug the pum… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

90,000

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

This program includes all Sleep Number® Beds by Select Comfort sold from November 2002 through March 15, 2003 that were shipped through or to cold weather locations.

Reason for recall

When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and presenting a shock or electrocution hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Select Comfort is contacting all registered owners and will provide a replacement air pump at no charge to consumers whose cords exhibit damage to the wire insulation. Consumers should unplug the pump from the electrical outlet before inspecting the power cord. The bed can continue to be used even if the pump has to be replaced, but the pump should remain unplugged, if the wire insulation shows any sign of cracking.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 03547
Date reported July 9, 2003
Date initiated July 9, 2003
Recalling firm Select Comfort Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Affected scope 90,000
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.

Scale of Impact

90,000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Select Comfort is contacting all registered owners and will provide a replacement air pump at no charge to consumers whose cords …

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This program includes all Sleep Number® Beds by Select Comfort sold from November 2002 through March 15, 2003 that were shipped through or to cold weather locations.. Recalled by Select Comfort Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.. Units affected: 90,000.
Why was this product recalled?
When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and presenting a shock or electrocution hazard.
What should consumers do?
Select Comfort is contacting all registered owners and will provide a replacement air pump at no charge to consumers whose cords exhibit damage to the wire insulation. Consumers should unplug the pump from the electrical outlet before inspecting the power cord. The bed can continue to be used even if the pump has to be replaced, but the pump should remain unplugged, if the wire insulation shows any sign of cracking.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 9, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03547.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (03547) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported July 9, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.