CPSCGeneral Alert
Therapedic of New England Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattres...
Published: March 11, 2014Recall ID: 14721Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Therapedic brand twin- and full-size Comfort Deluxe and Comfort Supreme style mattresses. "Therapedic" and the style name are printed on a label on the left of the top of the mattress. The date of manufacture and TEP Bedding GRP Inc., 161 Grand Valley Avenue, Orwell, Ohio 44076 are printed on a white label hanging on the side of the mattress. The recalled mattresses were manufactured in 2013.
Affected Products
Therapedic twin- and full-size mattresses
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Therapedic-of-New-England-Recalls-Mattresses |
| Title | Therapedic of New England Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard; Sold at BJ's Wholesale Club (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/BJsFullSizeMattressLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Therapedic full size mattress |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/BJsTwinMattressLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Therapedic twin size mattress |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/MattresslabelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Label on side of mattress |
| Hazards › Name | The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Therapedic twin- and full-size mattresses |
| Products › Type | Mattresses |
| Products › Category I D | 67754 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,700 |
| Recall I D | 1800 |
| Remedies › Name | Therapedic of New England is mailing free mattress covers to consumers who purchased the mattresses. Consumers should immediately place the covers over the mattress to bring it into compliance with the federal flammability standard. Consumers with the recalled mattresses who do not receive the mattress covers should contact Therapedic of New England to receive the free covers. |
| Retailers › Name | BJ's Wholesale Clubs in Ohio and western New York from January 2013 through November 2013 for about $100 for the twin size and about $230 for the full size mattresses. |
| Recall Date | 2014-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Therapedic brand twin- and full-size Comfort Deluxe and Comfort Supreme style mattresses. "Therapedic" and the style name are printed on a label on the left of the top of the mattress. The date of manufacture and TEP Bedding GRP Inc., 161 Grand Valley Avenue, Orwell, Ohio 44076 are printed on a white label hanging on the side of the mattress. The recalled mattresses were manufactured in 2013. |
| Recall Number | 14721 |
| Manufacturers › Name | TEP Bedding Group Inc., of Orwell, Ohio under contract for Therapedic of New England, of Brockton, Mass. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Therapedic of New England at (800) 698-2934 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by email at Tep2013recall@gmail.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmTEP Bedding Group Inc., of Orwell, Ohio under contract for Therapedic of New England, of Brockton, Mass.