Product Recall Number: 12-137
Why was Power foundations or adjustable bases for mattresses recalled?
Electrical components in the motor control board can fail and short causing overheating, which poses a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 12-137
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-03-21
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Power foundations or adjustable bases for mattresses
Description: Electrical components in the motor control board can fail and short causing overheating.
Hazard Description: Electrical components in the motor control board can fail and short causing overheating, which poses a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 25,200
Incidents: The firm has received 29 complaints of overheating in the electronic motor control board located in a housing underneath the deck of the power foundation. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the power cord and stop using the power functions of the beds. Consumers should contact Leggett to arrange for a free in-home repair of the product or for a free modification kit and consumer installation instructions.
Sold At: Mattress retailers nationwide from March of 2008 to October of 2011 for about $1,700 to $2,200.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Leggett & Platt, of Georgetown, Ky.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed