Chris Arlotta Mattress Pads

Description: October 20, 2004Release # 05-021 Firm's Hotline: (888) 779-0711 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announce Recall of Mattress Pads WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Mattress Pad Units: About 2,900 Manufacturer: Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes. Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled mattress pads are natural colored, made of 100 percent cotton Chenille, and were sold in twin, full, queen, king and California king. The Web and catalog retailers and the mattress pads' model numbers, listed below, are identified on the packaging: Web Retailer Style Numbers The Vermont Country Store 242637, 42638, 42639, 42640 Garnet Hill Inc 066-TW, 066-DB, 066-QN, 066-KG, 066-CK GAIAM Inc 03-0144T, 03-0144F, 03-0144Q, 03-0144K, S5224 The Company Store MA0501T, MA0501F, MA0501Q, MA0501K Sold at: Web and catalog retailers (listed above) nationwide from December 2003 through March 2004 for between $50 and $100. Manufactured in: IndiaRemedy: Consumer should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. or the retailer for information on how to obtain a refund plus cost of shipping. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. at (888) 779-0711 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. <img title="Picture of Recalled Mattress Pad" src="~/link/fb661356a1914f1084d59dba7a3cce46.jpg" alt="Picture of Recalled Mattress Pad" width="600" height="643" / [Learn More]