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Futon Mattress Recall by Primo International

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: April 28, 1997 Rhodes Furniture Furniture Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Rhodes Furniture
Reason for Recall:
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Product Information

Full Description:

Futon Mattress Recall by Primo International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles April 28, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-112 CPSC, Primo International Announce Futon Mattress Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Primo International of Montreal, Quebec, is recalling about 1,600 futon mattresses distributed in the United States. The futon mattresses, which fail to meet U.S. federal mandatory standards for mattress flammability, could ignite and smolder, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries or death from smoke inhalation in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. CPSC and Primo International are not aware of any injuries involving these mattresses. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The futon mattresses measure 48 inches wide by 72 inches long (full size). The mattresses are marketed under the following styles and are manufactured with a mattress cover available in the following colors and patterns. Style; Description Chesa Cape or Peak; Light green plaid top and side panels, and natural other side Sconce Stone Black with a marbleized mixture of silver, lilac, violet, and brown on top and sides and solid black on other side FB1000fr6a; Natural beige Furniture stores nationwide, including Rhodes Furniture, Olum's, Beiters, Raymour & Flannagan, Taft, and Furniture King, sold the futon mattresses as part of sofa sets from January 1994 through August 1996 for about $350 to $400. Consumers should immediately stop using these futon mattresses and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement futon mattress. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Primo International at (800) 267-7746 or CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772.

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 97112

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