Recall #14-721 · Published March 11, 2014

TEP Bedding Group Therapedic twin- and full-size mattresses

Therapedic of New England Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard; Sold at BJ's Wholesale Club (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Therapedic twin- and full-size mattresses from TEP Bedding Group on March 11, 2014. 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: Therapedic of New England is mailing free mattress covers to consumers who purchased the mattresses. Consumers should immediately place the covers over the mattress to bring it into compliance with the federal flammability standard. Consumers with the recalled mattresses who do not receive the mattress covers should contact Therapedic of New England to receive the free covers.

Therapedic full size mattress
Therapedic full size 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.

Additional identifying details

"Therapedic" and the style name are printed on a label on the left of the top of the mattress.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Therapedic brand twin- and full-size Comfort Deluxe and Comfort Supreme style mattresses. "Therapedic" and the style name are printed on a label on the left of the top of the mattress. The date of manufacture and TEP Bedding GRP Inc., 161 Grand Valley Avenue, Orwell, Ohio 44076 are printed on a white label hanging on the side of the mattress. The recalled mattresses were manufactured in 2013.

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

Therapedic of New England is mailing free mattress covers to consumers who purchased the mattresses. Consumers should immediately place the covers over the mattress to bring it into compliance with the federal flammability standard. Consumers with the recalled mattresses who do not receive the mattress covers should contact Therapedic of New England to receive the free covers.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
TEP Bedding Group
Manufacturer
TEP Bedding Group Inc., of Orwell, Ohio under contract for Therapedic of New England, of Brockton, Mass.
Product type
Mattresses
Recall number
14-721
Units
About 3,700
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
BJ's Wholesale Clubs in Ohio and western New York from January 2013 through November 2013 for about $100 for the twin size and about $230 for the full size mattresses.

Therapedic twin- and full-size mattresses

CPSC product type: Mattresses

Recall contact information

Therapedic of New England at (800) 698-2934 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by email at Tep2013recall@gmail.com.

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

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