Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)

Units: About 37,000

Importer: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled PMCs are natural-colored terry cloth made of 100 percent cotton, and come in twin, full, queen, and king sizes to cover top pads made by Dux.

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.

Manufactured in: Portugal

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.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Dux Interiors Inc. toll-free at (888) 836-7556 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dux.com