The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·07503·Announced 2006-10-19

Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Dux Interiors is recalling about 37,000 protective mattress covers that do not meet federal flammability standards. Consumers should stop using and discard the covers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn injury) where no injuries have yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dux Interiors Inc. is recalling approximately 37,000 Protective Mattress Covers (PMC) due to a fire hazard. The recalled products are natural-colored terry cloth covers made of 100 percent cotton, available in twin, full, queen, and king sizes. They were designed to fit over Dux top pads and were provided at no additional cost to customers who purchased Dux mattress pads and mattress sets.

The recalled PMCs 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. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The PMCs were sold solely through Dux-owned stores and licensed outlets from January 1999 through April 2006. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PMCs and discard them. Dux Interiors is directly contacting consumers who received these covers with their mattress purchases.

The recalled product

Product
Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)
Manufacturer
Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Mattress Covers
Hazard
Affected units
37,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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