American Mattress Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-12-13 · 13068
Hazards
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
13068
Date
2012-12-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mattresses and mattresses with foundations
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
American Mattress Manufacturing, of Atlanta, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Bren-Wil Mattress Wholesale, Millbrook, Ala.; AandR Furniture, Macon, Ga.; Ahnn's Mattress, Hampton, Ga.; Blair Village Pawn Shop, Atlanta, Ga.; EandS Mattress Discount, Columbus, Ga.; General Furnishing, Loganville, Ga.; HRC Furniture, Jackson, Ga.; Mattress for Less, Macon, Ga.; Mattress 4 Sale, Riverdale and Forest Park, Ga.; Starlite Furnishing, Chamblee, Ga.; Mega Mattress Outlet, Jackson, Miss. from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $30 and $200.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves American Mattress Manufacturing's renovated (rebuilt) twin, full, queen and king-size mattresses, and mattresses with built-in Bunkie boards. The used mattresses were stripped to the springs and rebuilt by American Mattress Manufacturing in a variety of fabrics and colors. The recalled mattresses have a yellow tag with "American Mattress Mfg. Co., 1899 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30315." Rebuilt mattresses with a federal tag, indicating they meet the federal mattress flammability standard, are not included in this recall.