Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses

Units: About 6,100

Manufacturer: Serta International Mattress Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: 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.

Sold at: Mattress retailers nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for up to $2,500.

Manufactured in: United States

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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Serta toll-free at (866) 675-3853 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.serta.com .

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