The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·76046·Announced 1976-07-16

Guild Industries mattresses recalled for failing federal flammability requirements

Guild Industries is recalling mattresses manufactured since December 23, 1973, that do not meet federal flammability standards under a CPSC consent agreement.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for serious harm but no confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has provisionally accepted a consent agreement with Guild Industries Corporation of St. Petersburg, Florida, and its officer Martin Byrd. The agreement prohibits the company from manufacturing or selling mattresses that fail to meet the requirements of the Flammable Fabrics Act. This action follows a review of the company's compliance with federal safety standards.

Guild Industries is ordered to recall all mattresses manufactured since December 23, 1973, that do not meet all federal flammability requirements. The company must offer a complete refund or replacement, in addition to transportation costs, to customers who return non-complying mattresses. Furthermore, the company is required to bring recalled or inventory mattresses into conformance with the law or destroy them. Guild must also maintain records to establish the effectiveness of the recall process.

The consent agreement is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the company that it violated the law. The agreement is available for a 60-day public comment period, with comments due by September 10, 1976, after which the Commission will make its final decision on acceptance or rejection. Violation of the agreement could result in substantial civil penalties.

The recalled product

Product
Guild Industries Corporation mattresses
Manufacturer
Guild
Category
Consumer Product — Mattresses
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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