Recall: Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2008 Release #09-025 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 675-3853 |
Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses
Units: About 6,100
Manufacturer: Serta International Mattress Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled mattresses have a zipper cover over a foam core. The mattresses were sold in twin, full, queen, king and California king sizes. They were manufactured between November 30, 2007 and May 20, 2008. The mattress name, date of manufacture, model, and serial numbers are located on label attached to the mattress. Only specific serial numbers are included in the recall. The recalled mattresses are listed in the chart below.
| Mattress Name | Model Number | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|
| Serene Signature Zip | 810098, 810298, 810198, 810598 |
Contact Serta to determine if your serial number is included in the recall. |
| Accord Zip | 830098 | |
| Perpetual Zip | 830298, 830498 | |
| Solara Zip | 830798 | |
| Solara II Zip | 830898 | |
| Compass Zip | 830198, 831598 | |
| Bellbrook Zip | 830398 | |
| Elysian Zip | 830698 | |
| Allington Zip | 831098 | |
| Araceli Zip | 831498 | |
| Royce Select Zip | 831698 |
Sold at: Mattress retailers nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for up to $2,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Serta to determine if their mattress is included in the recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement mattress cover. Consumers can install the cover themselves or request free installation by a qualified repair technician.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Serta toll-free at (866) 675-3853 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.serta.com
