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CPSC recall · Reported October 20, 2004

CPSC, Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announce Recall of Mattress Pads

These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, i…

Recall #
05021
Affected scope
About 2,900
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Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.y. recalled The recalled mattress pads are natural colored, made of 100 percent cotton Chenille, and … - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announce Recall of Mattress Pads was recalled by Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.y. in October 20, 2004. Reason: These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics…. Remedy: Consumer should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises …. Verify recall #05021 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.y. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics….

Moderate
severity level
October 20, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05021) was formally reported on October 20, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2,900.

The documented reason for this recall is: These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigar… 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: Consumer should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. or the retailer, for information on how to obtain a refund, plus cost of shipping. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 2,900

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled mattress pads are natural colored, made of 100 percent cotton Chenille, and were sold in twin, full, queen, king and California king. The Web and catalog retailers and the mattress pads' model numbers, listed below, are identified on the packaging: Web Retailer Style Numbers The Vermont Country Store 242637, 42638, 42639, 42640 Garnet Hill Inc 066-TW, 066-DB, 066-QN, 066-KG, 066-CK GAIAM Inc 03-0144T, 03-0144F, 03-0144Q, 03-0144K, S5224 The Company Store MA0501T, MA0501F, MA0501Q, MA0501K

Reason for recall

These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.

Remedy, what to do

Consumer should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. or the retailer, for information on how to obtain a refund, plus cost of shipping.

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 05021
Date reported October 20, 2004
Date initiated October 20, 2004
Recalling firm Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.y.
Affected scope About 2,900
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

Consumer should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. or the retailer, for information on…

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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?
The recalled mattress pads are natural colored, made of 100 percent cotton Chenille, and were sold in twin, full, queen, king and California king. The Web and catalog retailers and the mattress pads' model numbers, listed below, are identified on the packaging: Web Retailer Style Numbers The Vermont Country Store 242637, 42638, 42639, 42640 Garnet Hill Inc 066-TW, 066-DB, 066-QN, 066-KG, 066-CK GAIAM Inc 03-0144T, 03-0144F, 03-0144Q, 03-0144K, S5224 The Company Store MA0501T, MA0501F, MA0501Q, MA0501K. Recalled by Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.y.. Units affected: About 2,900.
Why was this product recalled?
These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
What should consumers do?
Consumer should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. or the retailer, for information on how to obtain a refund, plus cost of shipping.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 20, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05021.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05021) 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 October 20, 2004. 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.