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American Mattress Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Reported: December 13, 2012 Initiated: December 13, 2012 #13068

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by American Mattress Manufacturing, of Atlanta, Ga.. Units affected: About 1,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 13, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13068.