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CPSC Recall Detail

 
Title CPSC, Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announce Recall of Mattress Pads 
Company Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y. 
Alert Type Recall  
Date 10/20/2004 
Description The recalled mattress pads are natural colored, made of 100 percent cotton Chenille, and were sold in twin, full, queen, king and California king. 
Problem These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes. 
CPSC URL http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05021.html 

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