CPSC2006-10-19
Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PMCs and discard them. Dux Interiors is directly contacting consumers who received PMC covers with their mattress purchases.
Sold at
PMCs were available solely through Dux-owned stores and licensed outlets from January 1999 through April 2006. The PMC was provided at no additional cost to each customer who purchased a Dux mattress pad and mattress set.
Affected count
About 37,000
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Portugal
Products
Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Dux Interiors Inc. at (212) 752-3897 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dux.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Dux-Interiors-Protective-Mattress-Covers-Recalled-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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