Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
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Article Date: 8/27/2009 | Resource: MLG
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
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: IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds
Units: About 500
Distributor: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard: The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries were reported.
Description: IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-bed frame has article number 801-215-12, supplier number 20789 with date stamps (YYWW) 0845 through 0927 located on a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame. The mattress topper is not affected by this recall.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and cushions and contact IKEA or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store to arrange free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
For more information regarding this article please contact:
Jeffrey Marquart
(949)589-0150
jmarquart@marquartlawgroup.com