The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·97112·Announced 1997-04-28

Primo International Recalls 1,600 Futon Mattresses for Flammability Risk

Primo International is recalling about 1,600 futon mattresses in the U.S. because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.

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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Primo International of Montreal, Quebec, is recalling approximately 1,600 futon mattresses distributed in the United States in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled mattresses measure 48 inches wide by 72 inches long and were sold as part of sofa sets between January 1994 and August 1996. They were available in styles Chesa Cape or Peak, Sconce Stone, and FB1000fr6a, with various color patterns including light green plaid, black marbleized, and natural beige.

The recall is being conducted because the mattresses fail to meet U.S. federal mandatory standards for mattress flammability. This defect could allow the mattresses to ignite and smolder, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries or death from smoke inhalation in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. CPSC and Primo International are not aware of any injuries involving these mattresses, and the recall is intended to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should immediately stop using these futon mattresses and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement. The mattresses were sold at furniture stores nationwide, including Rhodes Furniture, Olum's, Beiters, Raymour & Flannagan, Taft, and Furniture King, for approximately $350 to $400. For more information, consumers can call Primo International at (800) 267-7746 or CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772.

The recalled product

Product
Futon Mattress Recall by Primo International
Manufacturer
Rhodes Furniture
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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