CPSC recall 09-025, announced October 28, 2008, covers Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses (about 6,100 units). The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately contact Serta to determine if their mattress is included in the recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement mattress cover. Recall contact: go to www.serta.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.
The mattress name, date of manufacture, model, and serial numbers are located on label attached to the mattress.
Which products are included?
The recalled mattresses have a zipper cover over a foam core. The mattresses were sold in twin, full, queen, king and California king sizes. They were manufactured between November 30, 2007 and May 20, 2008. The mattress name, date of manufacture, model, and serial numbers are located on label attached to the mattress. Only specific serial numbers are included in the recall. The recalled mattresses are listed in the chart below. Mattress Name Model Number Serene Signature Zip 810098, 810298, 810198, 810598 Accord Zip 830098 Perpetual Zip 830298, 830498 Solara Zip 830798 Solara II Zip 830898 Compass Zip 830198, 831598 Bellbrook Zip 830398 Elysian Zip 830698 Allington Zip 831098 Araceli Zip 831498 Royce Select Zip 831698 Contact Serta to determine if your serial number is included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- December 2007 through May 2008
- Price paid
- $2,500
Why it was recalled
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Serta to determine if their mattress is included in the recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement mattress cover. Consumers can install the cover themselves or request free installation by a qualified repair technician.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Go to www.serta.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
- Serta International Mattress
- Manufacturer
- Serta International Mattress Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Product type
- Mattresses
- Recall number
- 09-025
- Units
- About 6,100
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Mattress retailers nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for up to $2,500.
Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses
CPSC product type: Mattresses & Covers
This recall in context
Compared with the 90 mattress recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 6,100 units: the 30th-largest of 83 mattress recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,300 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 61 of 90 mattress recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Serta toll-free at (888) 55-SERTA between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.serta.com
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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