CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PMCs and discard them. Dux Interiors is directly contacting consumers who received PMC covers with their mattress purchases.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Dux Interiors Inc. at (212) 752-3897 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dux.com
Recall Details
Sold At
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.
Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
07503
Product Information
Product Name
Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)
Product Type
Mattresses & Covers
Number of Units
About 37,000
Imported By
Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
Portugal