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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Easy-Rest Inc., of Portland, Ore., announced a voluntary recall of about 3,800 Classic by Easy-Rest Foam Core Mattresses.
Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves Easy-Rest “Classic” model mattresses sold in twin (model CL533) and in full size (model CL546). Some mattresses were also sold with a foundation. The mattresses have a red, zippered fabric cover over a five-inch foam core. “Classic 5,” the model number and the date of manufacture are printed on the federal label attached to the mattress. The lot number is printed at the bottom of the state label attached to the mattress. “Easy-Rest Inc.” is printed on both tags.
Easy-Rest State Mattress Tag with lot number (left) and Federal Mattress Tag with lot number (right).
(Image credit: CPSC.)
Sold at: Mattress and furniture stores in Ariz., Ark., Calif., Colo., Fla., Idaho, Ill., Ohio, Ore., Utah and Wash. from September 2011 through September 2012 for between $100 and $200.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact the retailer or Easy-Rest to receive a free zippered mattress liner to be placed over the foam core and under the existing mattress cover.
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Consumer Contact: Easy-Rest Inc.; collect at (602) 442-6609 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, online at www.easyrestinc.com under “Important Recall Notice” or email at easyrestinfo@gmail.com for more information.
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