Therapedic of New England Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard; Sold at BJ's Wholesale Club (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Therapedic brand twin- and full-size Comfort Deluxe and Comfort Supreme style mattresses. "Therapedic" and the style name are printed on a label on the left of the top of the mattress. The date of manufacture and TEP Bedding GRP Inc., 161 Grand Valley Avenue, Orwell, Ohio 44076 are printed on a white label hanging on the side of the mattress. The recalled mattresses were manufactured in 2013.. Recalled by TEP Bedding Group Inc., of Orwell, Ohio under contract for Therapedic of New England, of Brockton, Mass.. Units affected: About 3,700.

The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Therapedic of New England is mailing free mattress covers to consumers who purchased the mattresses. Consumers should immediately place the covers over the mattress to bring it into compliance with the federal flammability standard. Consumers with the recalled mattresses who do not receive the mattress covers should contact Therapedic of New England to receive the free covers.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 11, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14721.