CPSC recall 07-503, announced October 19, 2006, covers Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers (PMC) (about 37,000 units). The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PMCs and discard them. Recall contact: call (212) 752-3897, or go to www.dux.com.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled PMCs are natural-colored terry cloth made of 100 percent cotton, and come in twin, full, queen, and king sizes to cover top pads made by Dux.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, 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.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PMCs and discard them. Dux Interiors is directly contacting consumers who received PMC covers with their mattress purchases.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (212) 752-3897, or go to www.dux.com.
- 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
- Dux Interiors
- Product type
- Mattresses
- Recall number
- 07-503
- Units
- About 37,000
- Manufactured in
- Portugal
- Sold at / sales period
- PMCs were available solely through Dux-owned stores and licensed outlets from January 1999 through April 2006. The PMC was provided at no additional cost to each customer who purchased a Dux mattress pad and mattress set.
- Importer
- Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)
CPSC product type: Mattresses & Covers
This recall in context
Compared with the 90 mattress recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 37,000 units: the 15th-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
- About 7 years. Recalled 6 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Dux Interiors Inc. at (212) 752-3897 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dux.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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