Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Recall of Mattress Pads October 20, 2004

Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announces Recall of Mattress Pads

Name of product: Mattress Pad

Units: About 2,900

Manufacturer: Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: 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.

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. The Web and catalog retailers and the mattress pads’ model numbers, listed below, are identified on the packaging:

Web Retailer Style Numbers
The Vermont Country Store 242637, 42638, 42639, 42640
Garnet Hill Inc 066-TW, 066-DB, 066-QN, 066-KG, 066-CK
GAIAM Inc 03-0144T, 03-0144F, 03-0144Q, 03-0144K, S5224
The Company Store MA0501T, MA0501F, MA0501Q, MA0501K


Sold at: Web and catalog retailers (listed above) nationwide from December 2003 through March 2004 for between $50 and $100.

Manufactured in: India

Remedy: Consumer should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. or the retailer for information on how to obtain a refund plus cost of shipping.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. at (888) 779-0711 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.