Product Recall Number: 97-112
Why was Primo International Futon Mattresses recalled?
The futon mattresses, which fail to meet U.S. federal mandatory standards for mattress flammability, could ignite and smolder, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries or death from smoke inhalation in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Product Recall Number: 97-112
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1997-04-27
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Primo International Futon Mattresses
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Primo International of Montreal, Quebec, is recalling about 1,600 futon mattresses distributed in the United States. The futon mattresses, which fail to meet U.S. federal mandatory standards for mattress flammability, could ignite and smolder, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries or death from smoke inhalation in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act.CPSC and Primo International are not aware of any injuries involving these mattresses. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The futon mattresses measure 48 inches wide by 72 inches long (full size). The mattresses are marketed under the following styles and are manufactured with a mattress cover available in the following colors and patterns.Style; DescriptionChesa Cape or Peak; Light green plaid top and side panels, and natural other sideSconce Stone Black with a marbleized mixture of silver, lilac, violet, and brown on top and sides and solid black on other sideFB1000fr6a; Natural beige Furniture stores nationwide, including Rhodes Furniture, Olum's, Beiters, Raymour & Flannagan, Taft, and Furniture King, sold the futon mattresses as part of sofa sets from January 1994 through August 1996 for about $350 to $400.Consumers should immediately stop using these futon mattresses and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement futon mattress. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Primo International at (800) 267-7746 or CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772.
Hazard Description: The futon mattresses, which fail to meet U.S. federal mandatory standards for mattress flammability, could ignite and smolder, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries or death from smoke inhalation in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1,600
Incidents: CPSC and Primo International are not aware of any injuries involving these mattresses. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these futon mattresses and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement futon mattress.
Sold At: Furniture stores nationwide, including Rhodes Furniture, Olum's, Beiters, Raymour & Flannagan, Taft, and Furniture King, sold the futon mattresses as part of sofa sets from January 1994 through August 1996 for about $350 to $400.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed