Mattresses Recalled by Easy-Rest Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Recall Summary

Name of product: Classic by Easy-Rest Foam Core Mattresses
Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact:  Easy-Rest Inc.; collect at (602) 442-6609 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, online at www.easyrestinc.com under "Important Recall Notice" or email at [email protected] for more information.

To view photos for this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13069.html?tab=recalls

Recall Details

Units: About 3,800
Description: This recall involves Easy-Rest "Classic" model mattresses sold in twin (model CL533) and in full size (model CL546). Some mattresses were also sold with a foundation.  The mattresses have a red, zippered fabric cover over a five-inch foam core. "Classic 5," the model number and the date of manufacture are printed on the federal label attached to the mattress. The lot number is printed at the bottom of the state label attached to the mattress. "Easy-Rest Inc." is printed on both tags.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact the retailer or Easy-Rest to receive a free zippered mattress liner to be placed over the foam core and under the existing mattress cover.
Sold at: Mattress and furniture stores in Ariz., Ark., Calif., Colo., Fla., Idaho, Ill., Ohio, Ore., Utah and Wash. from September 2011 through September 2012 for between $100 and $200.
Importer: Easy-Rest Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Manufactured in: China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products—such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals—contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired.  Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov.  To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.

Media Contact
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Phone: (301) 504-7908
Spanish: (301) 504-7800

CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Use this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime

Hotline can be used to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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