Recall #13-068 · Published December 13, 2012

American Mattress Manufacturing Mattresses and mattresses with foundations

American Mattress Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

CPSC published a recall notice for Mattresses and mattresses with foundations from American Mattress Manufacturing on December 13, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately contact American Mattress Manufacturing and arrange to have the recalled mattress sets picked up, rebuilt to be compliant with the federal flammability standards and returned to the consumer.

Recalled American Mattress Manufacturing mattress
Recalled American Mattress Manufacturing mattress
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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?

This recall involves American Mattress Manufacturing's renovated (rebuilt) twin, full, queen and king-size mattresses, and mattresses with built-in Bunkie boards. The used mattresses were stripped to the springs and rebuilt by American Mattress Manufacturing in a variety of fabrics and colors. The recalled mattresses have a yellow tag with "American Mattress Mfg. Co., 1899 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30315." Rebuilt mattresses with a federal tag, indicating they meet the federal mattress flammability standard, are not included in this recall.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

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 American Mattress Manufacturing and arrange to have the recalled mattress sets picked up, rebuilt to be compliant with the federal flammability standards and returned to the consumer.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
American Mattress Manufacturing
Manufacturer
American Mattress Manufacturing, of Atlanta, Ga.
Product type
Mattresses
Recall number
13-068
Units
About 1,500
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Bren-Wil Mattress Wholesale, Millbrook, Ala.; AandR Furniture, Macon, Ga.; Ahnn's Mattress, Hampton, Ga.; Blair Village Pawn Shop, Atlanta, Ga.; EandS Mattress Discount, Columbus, Ga.; General Furnishing, Loganville, Ga.; HRC Furniture, Jackson, Ga.; Mattress for Less, Macon, Ga.; Mattress 4 Sale, Riverdale and Forest Park, Ga.; Starlite Furnishing, Chamblee, Ga.; Mega Mattress Outlet, Jackson, Miss. from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $30 and $200.

Mattresses and mattresses with foundations

CPSC product type: Mattresses

Recall contact information

American Mattress Manufacturing; toll-free at (855) 628-6344, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.americanmattressmfg.com and click on the recall link for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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