CPSC recall 05-021, announced October 20, 2004, covers Chris Arlotta Enterprises Mattress Pad (about 2,900 units). These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 779-0711.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 066-TW, 066-DB, 066-QN, 066-KG, 066-CK, 03-0144T, 03-0144F, 03-0144Q, 03-0144K, S5224, MA0501T, MA0501F, MA0501Q, MA0501K.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 14 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- December 2003 through March 2004
- Price paid
- $50 to $100
Why it was recalled
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 and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 14 listed in this recall, then check the item or SKU numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 779-0711.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Chris Arlotta Enterprises
- Manufacturer
- Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Mattresses
- Recall number
- 05-021
- Units
- About 2,900
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Web and catalog retailers (listed above) nationwide from December 2003 through March 2004 for between $50 and $100.
Mattress Pad
CPSC product type: Mattresses & Covers
This recall in context
Compared with the 90 mattress recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,900 units: the 37th-largest of 83 mattress recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,300 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 61 of 90 mattress recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 5 of 90 mattress recalls.
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. at (888) 779-0711 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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