Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-10-19 · 07503
Hazards
The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
Recall
Number
07503
Date
2006-10-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)
Companies
Retailer(s)
PMCs were available solely through Dux-owned stores and licensed outlets from January 1999 through April 2006. The PMC was provided at no additional cost to each customer who purchased a Dux mattress pad and mattress set.
Importer(s)
Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
Portugal
Description
The recalled PMCs are natural-colored terry cloth made of 100 percent cotton, and come in twin, full, queen, and king sizes to cover top pads made by Dux.