CPSC recall · Reported December 13, 2012
American Mattress Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
American Mattress Manufacturing, of Atlanta, Ga. recalled This recall involves American Mattress Manufacturing's renovated (rebuilt) twin, full, qu….
American Mattress Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal … was recalled by American Mattress Manufacturing, of Atlanta, Ga. in December 13, 2012. Reason: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact American Mattress Manufacturing and arrange to have …. Verify recall #13068 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Mattress Manufacturing, of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to….
- None
- agency class
- December 13, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13068 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.
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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Product description
This recall involves American Mattress Manufacturing's renovated (rebuilt) twin, full, queen and king-size mattresses, and mattresses with built-in Bunkie boards. The used mattresses were stripped to the springs and rebuilt by American Mattress Manufacturing in a variety of fabrics and colors. The recalled mattresses have a yellow tag with "American Mattress Mfg. Co., 1899 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30315." Rebuilt mattresses with a federal tag, indicating they meet the federal mattress flammability standard, are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact American Mattress Manufacturing and arrange to have the recalled mattress sets picked up, rebuilt to be compliant with the federal flammability standards and returned to the consumer.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13068 |
| Date reported | December 13, 2012 |
| Date initiated | December 13, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | American Mattress Manufacturing, of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 1,500 |
| 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 should immediately contact American Mattress Manufacturing and arrange to have the recalled mattress sets picked up, re…
- Check the recall number (13068) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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
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.
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