SafetyScored
All recalls
Fire / OverheatingOctober 19, 2006CPSC #07503

Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Mattresses
Units affected
37,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

The recalled PMCs are natural-colored terry cloth made of 100 percent cotton, and come in twin, full, queen, and king sizes to cover top pads made by Dux.

Hazard

The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.

Injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Made in

Portugal

Where it was sold

  • PMCs were available solely through Dux-owned stores and licensed outlets from January 1999 through April 2006. The PMC was provided at no additional cost to each customer who purchased a Dux mattress pad and mattress set.

Photos

Recalled Protective Mattress Cover
View official CPSC recall

Shopping for a replacement? Safer certified picks

If your item was recalled, these brands hold independent safety certifications and have no recall on record.

Avocado Green Mattress logo

Avocado Green Mattress

GOTSGREENGUARD GoldOEKO-TEX

Certified organic latex, wool, and cotton — no fiberglass.

Check price
PlushBeds logo

PlushBeds

GREENGUARD GoldGOTSOEKO-TEX

Natural latex, multiple whole-product certifications.

Check price
Naturepedic logo

Naturepedic

GOTSGREENGUARD Gold

Organic non-toxic crib and adult mattresses.

Check price
My Green Mattress logo

My Green Mattress

GOTSGREENGUARD Gold

Family-run, certified organic, fiberglass-free.

Check price

Certifications shown are editorial references — verify current status with the brand. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. See our disclosure.

Other fire / overheating recalls