Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall by Loyal Bedding of Mattress Sets

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: Loyal Bedding Mattress Sets (Mattresses and Mattresses with Foundations)

Units: About 2,700

Distributor: Guaynabo Industrial Inc., of Puerto Rico

Manufacturer: Loyal Bedding Inc., of Miami, Fla.

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves all Loyal Bedding mattress sets (Mattresses and Mattresses with Foundations). They were sold in twin, full, queen, and king sizes. "Loyal Bedding" and "Classic Rest", "Designer Collection", or "Smart Loyal" are printed on a label at the foot of the top of the mattress.

Sold Exclusively by: Mattress retailers throughout Puerto Rico from July 2007 through February 2009 for between $165 and $300.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Guaynabo Industrial for a store credit or a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Guaynabo Industrial Inc., at (877) 888-2552 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. AT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.guaynaboindustrial.com