The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12137·Announced 2012-03-22

Leggett & Platt Recalls Adjustable Mattress Bases Due to Fire Hazard

Leggett & Platt is recalling about 25,200 adjustable mattress bases because electrical components can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

What this means for you

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product condition. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Leggett & Platt is recalling approximately 25,200 power foundations or adjustable bases for mattresses. The recalled products include the "Titanium," "Gold," and "Signature" models, as well as units sold under brand names such as Interflex, American Signature, Spring Air, Sealy, and Simmons. These motorized bed frames were sold with handheld remote controls and allow the head or foot of the mattress to move up and down.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. Electrical components in the motor control board can fail and short, causing overheating. The company has received 29 complaints regarding overheating in the electronic motor control board, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should immediately unplug the power cord and stop using the power functions of the beds. To identify the affected products, consumers should look at the remote controls, which are black or dark gray and feature labels with specific brand names. Consumers can contact Leggett & Platt to arrange for a free in-home repair or to receive a free modification kit with installation instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Power foundations or adjustable bases for mattresses
Manufacturer
Leggett & Platt, of Georgetown, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
25,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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