| The October 28, 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission recall of Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses is attached for appropriate action. Have Purchasing verify none of the units have been purchased by your organization from December 2007 through May, 2008
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
Serene Signature Zip: 810098, 810298, 810198, 810598 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
Contact Serta to determine if your serial number is included in the recall.
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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09025.html
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Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Flammability Standard